**Exposing Corruption: Congress Investigates Malfeasance at the U.S. Agency for Global Media**
In a bold move signaling accountability, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has initiated an investigation into the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
Greene asserts that the agency has been plagued by "gross negligence" and "rampant cronyism."
This comes on the heels of President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling several federal entities, including the USAGM.
The order, signed last Friday, mandates a significant reduction in the agency's functions.
For years, USAGM has operated with taxpayer dollars, yet it has faced scrutiny for potential security breaches and the misallocation of resources.
In a letter addressed to advisor Kari Lake, Greene detailed alarming discoveries, citing the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
These organizations revealed "intentional defiance of national security protocols" that resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive federal information.
Further investigation by the law firm McGuireWoods in 2020 corroborated whistleblower accounts of pervasive corruption and mismanagement.
Notably, these findings indicated that high-ranking officials within the agency unlawfully granted J-1 visas and entered into contracts laden with conflicts of interest.
Greene emphasized that some individuals implicated in these wrongful actions were terminated during Trump’s presidency but were reinstated under the Biden administration, allowing them to resume their corrupt practices without consequence.
The congresswoman has demanded access to all details regarding grant agreements and settlement actions tied to the Open Technology Fund, further advocating for transparency and accountability.
Greene argued that the agency's mishandling of sensitive information not only squandered taxpayer money but also posed a "direct threat to national security."
Additionally, she finds the reemployment of those involved in previous scandals by the current administration to be both "insulting to taxpayers" and detrimental to the integrity of government operations.
As Americans seek to uphold responsible governance, Greene’s investigation into the USAGM shines a spotlight on the urgency of rooting out corruption within federal agencies.
The ongoing scrutiny of USAGM underscores the importance of unearthing the truth behind government operations and ensuring accountability for those who mismanage taxpayer funds and compromise national security.
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