Source: Future of Freedom Foundation
by Jacob G Hornberger
“Foreign aid is essentially a welfare payment for foreign regimes to induce them to align themselves with the interests of the U.S. government. Like with other welfare programs, foreign aid comes with a string: Do as we say or we will terminate your dole. Foreign aid to a regime can entail millions of dollars. Such money can fund the Swiss bank account not only of a foreign ruler but also of many of his minions, especially high-ranking military officials who help him remain in power. Obviously, a foreign regime can become dependent on the continuation of its U.S. foreign-aid dole. But don’t forget the string: The U.S. government is not using U.S. taxpayer money in this way simply out of love for foreign regimes.” (02/12/25)
https://www.fff.org/2025/02/12/foreign-aid-equals-political-bribery/