The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is under fire once again—this time for reportedly mismanaging and wasting billions of taxpayer dollars meant for disaster relief in Haiti. More than a decade after the devastating 2010 earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands, reports are emerging that a shocking portion of the aid money never made it to the Haitian people. Instead, over half of the funds went straight into the pockets of firms in Washington, D.C., raising serious concerns about corruption and government mismanagement.

The popular conservative account “Libs of TikTok” highlighted the scandal on X, posting:

“USAID’s Haiti scandal is staggering. The U.S. sent $4.4B after the 2010 earthquake—yet less than 2% reached Haitians, while 56% lined the pockets of D.C. firms. The Red Cross claimed to shelter 130,000 people—but built just SIX homes. No transparency. No accountability. USAID and NGOs refuse to answer where the money went—while Haitians were left with nothing.”

This alarming report stems from an opinion piece in *The New York Post* by Paul Vallas, a former government official who personally witnessed USAID’s failures. Vallas didn’t mince words, stating:

“USAID, along with other NGOs, delivered on very few of their promises, failed to coordinate relief activities, and even skimmed money off the top… There is probably no more corrupt government agency than USAID.”

Vallas laid out the staggering numbers: The U.S. funneled approximately $4.4 billion into Haiti after the earthquake, with at least $1.5 billion allocated for immediate aid and another $3 billion designated for recovery and rebuilding. Yet, of that massive sum, nearly $1.3 billion—almost 60%—was handed over to firms in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, the people of Haiti were left with little to no assistance.

The Red Cross, another major recipient of relief funds, is also facing scrutiny for its role in the disaster response. The organization claimed to have provided shelter for **130,000 people** but in reality, built just six homes — a disgraceful failure by any measure.

The revelations have ignited outrage among conservatives on social media, with many questioning how deep the corruption runs within USAID and other so-called “humanitarian” organizations.

One user wrote:

“Tip of the Iceberg. USAID has missions in over 100 countries—how many of them have real oversight? Shouldn’t our embassies be monitoring these programs? We all know that in many countries, embassy staff rarely leave their offices!”

Another pointed out that the Haiti relief effort has long been recognized as a prime example of international aid failure:

“Billions were wasted, there was little oversight, and the effort had minimal benefits for actual Haitians. While corruption in Haiti’s government played a role, U.S. agencies, NGOs, and contractors bear significant responsibility for mismanagement.”

The conservative account *Stop Socialist Tyranny* put it bluntly:

“Typical example of government waste and corruption. Billions sent to help Haitians, but most of it ends up in the pockets of D.C. firms. This is what happens when you have no transparency or accountability—it’s a never-ending cycle of taxpayer abuse. Time for real change! Trump’s administration would have handled this differently, with proper oversight and accountability—not just throwing money around.”

Vallas and others are now calling for a full audit of USAID and its spending practices, arguing that American taxpayers deserve to know where their money is going. Given USAID’s track record, many are skeptical that transparency will be prioritized. But one thing is clear: If billions of taxpayer dollars can disappear without consequence, the rot within the federal bureaucracy runs deep.

The USAID-Haiti disaster is not just a failure of international aid—it’s a glaring example of what happens when unaccountable bureaucrats control billions in taxpayer funds. If Washington is serious about ending government waste, this scandal should be the first place to start.