The Biden administration was reportedly planning to allocate $50 million in taxpayer money for a program focused on condom distribution in Gaza. The move was identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), leading to criticism from within the Trump administration. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the planned expenditure as a “preposterous waste of taxpayer money,” underscoring the administration’s intent to scrutinize and potentially halt such funding.
Leavitt articulated this sentiment during her first press conference, explaining that the administration’s goal is to ensure proper use of taxpayer dollars. She mentioned that, beyond the $50 million for condoms, there was also $37 million set to go to the World Health Organization—an allocation not in line with President Trump’s agenda, following his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the organization through an executive order.
This planned review and potential halt of funds is part of broader Trump administration efforts to align federal spending with its executive orders. These directives aim to end initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Green New Deal, and support of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) perceived as contradictory to national interests. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget underscores this approach, temporarily freezing grants and loans while assessments are conducted.
However, this initiative faced a setback when Judge Loren AliKhan, a Biden appointee, issued a temporary stay on President Trump’s plan to freeze federal funding. This order remains effective until February 3 at 5 p.m., allowing for ongoing debate over the legitimacy and impact of such spending freezes.
Reports also highlight the controversial use of condoms in the region. The Jerusalem Post detailed accounts from 2020, where condoms were reportedly employed to craft IED-carrying balloons launched into southern Israel. These devices were said to cause extensive damage to schoolyards, farmland, and infrastructure, burning thousands of hectares and inflicting “millions of shekels of damage.”
🚨BREAKING: DOGE and OMB (Office of Management and Budget) found that the Biden admin was about to send $37M to the World Health Organization and $50M to fund condoms for Gaza. pic.twitter.com/u0gtiLQbwX
— Autism Capital 🧩 (@AutismCapital) January 28, 2025
In the wake of escalating violence, including the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas terrorists, global NGOs like the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) expressed concerns about blockades on aid to Gaza. The NGO asserted that such blockades could undermine progress in providing sexual and reproductive healthcare, a claim described as “outlandish” by Andrew Miller, former deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian affairs under Biden. According to Miller, while funding might cover sexual health broadly, including gynecology, the suggestion that $50 million would solely support condoms is misleading.
In support of Trump’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and national security, these developments exemplify the administration’s resolve to ensure that taxpayer money is spent judiciously, aligning with America’s strategic interests.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
