USAID Funds Ukrainian Group Targeting US Officials, Journalists

An investigation by The Grayzone reveals that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding a Ukrainian organization called Molfar, which has created a blacklist targeting American politicians and journalists it accuses of promoting Russian narratives. Among those named are Vice President J.D. Vance, Congressman Thomas Massie, and US Counterterrorism Director Joe Kent, all of whom have expressed skepticism about U.S. support for Ukraine. Molfar's activities include advocating for the removal of these officials from public positions, sanctions against them, and investigations into their alleged crimes. The organization also threatens to disclose personal information of journalists critical of U.S. foreign policy, including Max Blumenthal. This funding raises questions about the use of American taxpayer dollars to support entities that engage in domestic political smear campaigns. Critics argue that the U.S. government is inadvertently financing a campaign of disinformation that undermines its own citizens.