President Trump has reiterated his controversial assertion that Joe Biden approved sending a staggering $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza, alleging that Hamas repurposed them for making bombs. The claim, initially made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, sparked a wave of skepticism and scrutiny.
Unveiling the Allegations
Leavitt, speaking on behalf of the Trump administration, disclosed that an audit by Elon Musk’s efficiency department uncovered the purported $50 million expenditure on condoms for Gaza. She also mentioned a separate $37 million intended for the World Health Organization, which was halted following Trump's executive order to withdraw from the global health body.
Backing the Claims
Despite widespread doubts surrounding the validity of the assertion, President Trump has stood by the statement, emphasizing that the funds were misappropriated by Hamas for bomb-making purposes. The allegations have raised concerns about the management and oversight of foreign aid allocations.
Reactions and Responses
Following Leavitt's briefing, questions emerged regarding the evidence supporting the claims, with suggestions that the condoms were repurposed by Hamas to create explosive-laden balloons that drifted into Israel. While some officials have dismissed the allegations as baseless, others have called for a closer examination of how foreign aid is distributed.
Andrew Miller, a former deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian affairs under Biden, labeled the claim as "outlandish" and questioned the specific allocation of funds for sexual health initiatives.
The Drone Controversy
In addition to the condom controversy, Trump's team also addressed the mystery surrounding drones spotted over New Jersey, with Leavitt clarifying that they were not a threat. She explained that the Federal Aviation Administration had authorized the drones for research purposes, countering speculations about their origin and purpose.
As the debate over foreign aid and national security measures continues, the public remains divided on the validity of the claims made by the Trump administration regarding the allocation of taxpayer funds and the use of drones in domestic airspace.
