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Rep. Krishnamoorthi Slams $15M USAID Fund Misuse for Security

2/27/2026

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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) criticized using over $15 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to fund Russell Vought's security, calling it a "gross abuse of power" and a "violation of congressional intent."
OMB spokeswoman Rachel Cauley defended decision as necessary for Vought's protection.
Krishnamoorthi asked for details on the USAID fund reallocation and Congress's awareness.
USAID is set to close by September after cuts under Trump administration.

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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) criticized using over $15 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to fund Russell Vought's security, calling it a "gross abuse of power" and a "violation of congressional intent."
OMB spokeswoman Rachel Cauley defended decision as necessary for Vought's protection.
Krishnamoorthi asked for details on the USAID fund reallocation and Congress's awareness.
USAID is set to close by September after cuts under Trump administration.