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Trump claimed $50 million worth of condoms were sent to Hamas. Did that happen?


Published on 2025-03-04 17:40:52 - Oregonian
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  • Trump, during a bill signing ceremony Jan. 29, claimed that his administration had "identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas." No. Trump appeared to be referring to a grant or grants that USAID awarded to the International Medical Corps to provide medical and trauma services in Gaza.

The article from OregonLive discusses a claim made by former President Donald Trump during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February 2024, where he alleged that the U.S. had sent $50 million worth of condoms to Hamas. This claim was part of a broader narrative where Trump criticized the Biden administration's foreign aid policies. Fact-checking by various sources, including OregonLive, found no evidence to support Trump's assertion. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) confirmed that no such aid was provided to Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. Instead, USAID focuses on humanitarian aid like food, water, and medical supplies in conflict zones. The article highlights the spread of misinformation and the importance of verifying claims made by public figures.

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