Staff Reports
Mark Moyar, a former director at USAID, recently emerged as an unlikely whistleblower, shedding light on the murky depths of the agency known for dispensing taxpayer money like it’s confetti. Moyar has bravely stepped forward to reveal that if one dares to report corruption at USAID, the repercussions can be as swift as a government stimulus check—immediate and without warning.
After reporting a subordinate for what he deemed a criminal conflict of interest, Moyar learned that accountability comes with a hefty price tag. Almost immediately following his whistleblowing effort, he found himself accused of leaking classified information, a move that was less about protecting national security and more about shoving him out the door. It’s a classic case of shoot the messenger, and Moyar has been battling the agency in court for three years, just trying to get them to fess up to the real issues at play.
Moyar’s account isn’t just a tale of personal woe; it’s a deep dive into the sloshing stew of waste, fraud, and bureaucratic sleight of hand that characterizes USAID. According to him, the agency’s employees have perfected the art of hiding funds under a cloak of secrecy. He recounted his experience during the Trump administration, where political appointees were blindsided by programs they had never even heard of. If Moyar’s revelations don’t send shivers down the spine of every taxpayer, the idea of funding a secret feminist book club masquerading as an anti-terror initiative surely should.
USAID’s obsession with all things diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is apparently as entrenched as its penchant for financial mismanagement. Moyar described a bizarre initiation process, likening it to a DEI boot camp where he was made to adopt the persona of a Scandinavian woman. Yes, you read that right—Moyar had to engage in a “privilege walk,” a quaint little exercise that would have most conservatives rolling their eyes into the next county. Meanwhile, USAID claims they are champions of accountability and transparency, which sounds great unless one counts the opaque layers of bureaucracy that keep taxpayers in the dark.
USAID Whistleblower Says He Was Forced to Attend DEI Boot Camp https://t.co/g8YsKz9sdC
— Michael J. Fell (@MichaelJFell) February 6, 2025
While Moyar is currently fighting the good fight and trying to expose the agency’s myriad issues, it seems the odds are stacked against those who dare to confront the system. USAID’s ability to operate under the radar while spending government dollars like a drunken sailor raises serious questions about oversight and accountability. It’s an unfortunate reality that those looking out for the little guy—namely, the taxpayers—are often the ones getting tossed under the proverbial bus. In this case, it’s clear that USAID needs a serious gut check, not just for the sake of its employees but for the countless taxpayers financing its questionable endeavors.
