Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly sent $45 million to the Taliban in Afghanistan. This action caused backlash from Republicans, including Representative Tim Burchett, who is advocating for a bill to stop U.S. tax money from reaching the Taliban. The money was meant for use by international and non-governmental organizations to aid Afghans after the U.S. withdrawal.
Key Facts
- Reports state that the U.S. Department of State sent $45 million to the Taliban.
- Representative Tim Burchett introduced a bill to prevent U.S. tax money from going to the Taliban.
- The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan happened in 2021.
- The money was intended for NGOs to help Afghans after the withdrawal.
- Tim Burchett claims the State Department has sent over $5 billion to Afghanistan in recent years.
- John Sopko, a former special inspector general, could not confirm that U.S. funds aren't supporting the Taliban.
- The State Department said it stopped funding Afghanistan after the 2021 withdrawal.
- Reaction from individuals included questions about sending cash to the Taliban.
