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The hidden machinations of USAID and its relationship with the CIA further amplify concerns about government operations abroad. It is suggested that considerable USAID operations serve as a means to ensure U.S. national interests—not just by aiding economies but by subtly influencing local governance through financial support of certain groups. By using taxpayer money to fund initiatives that export specific ideologies, the agency is accused of manipulating cultures and leveraging them for strategic gains, while leaving the societal health of nations compromised.