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Rep. Crockett Warns: USAID Cuts Heighten Terrorism Risks

7/12/2025

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett sounded the alarm on potential terrorism risks tied to cuts in USAID funding, highlighting its crucial role in national security. She pointed out that foreign aid, just 0.3% of federal spending, is overshadowed by soaring military budgets. Crockett called for vigilance against political manipulation and stressed the deep connections among pressing social issues.

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett sounded the alarm on potential terrorism risks tied to cuts in USAID funding, highlighting its crucial role in national security. She pointed out that foreign aid, just 0.3% of federal spending, is overshadowed by soaring military budgets. Crockett called for vigilance against political manipulation and stressed the deep connections among pressing social issues.