Biden’s Last Gasp: Wastes $1 Million on Woke Foreign DEI, Ignoring America’s Real Issues

In what can only be described as a final act of insanity from the outgoing Biden-Harris administration, taxpayer dollars have been shamelessly squandered on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs abroad, just as they prepare to exit the White House. With President-elect Donald Trump waiting in the wings, the Biden administration has decided to throw away $1 million – yes, you read that right, one million dollars – on DEI initiatives in countries like Kenya, Indonesia, and Guatemala, all while American citizens grapple with real, pressing concerns at home.

A Misguided Focus on Global Wokeness

According to reports from the Washington Free Beacon, this funding, which was funneled through USAID and the State Department, was earmarked for so-called “marginalized” and “underrepresented groups” overseas. This move comes off as a desperate, last-minute attempt to cement a legacy of leftist ideology on the global stage rather than addressing the domestic crises that have ballooned under their watch.

The specifics of this expenditure are both laughable and infuriating. We’re talking about taxpayer money being used to fund programs that promote the same woke ideology that has been criticized for dividing Americans, all while our own country faces economic downturns, border crises, and skyrocketing crime rates. Instead of reinforcing our national security or investing in our own infrastructure, the administration chose to export their failed social experiments.

Public Outrage and Political Backlash

The backlash has been swift and fierce, with voices on X, formerly known as Twitter, echoing the sentiments of millions of Americans who are fed up with this administration’s misplaced priorities. Critics argue that this is yet another example of the Biden administration’s disconnect from the American people, focusing on virtue signaling abroad while neglecting the very real needs of its citizens.

The Republican response has been particularly vocal, with figures like @CruzParker47 on X stating, “Spending $1M on DEI programs in foreign countries like Kenya, Indonesia, and Guatemala, while Americans face challenges at home, is irresponsible and wasteful.” This sentiment is not just from the fringes but resonates with a broad spectrum of Americans who feel their hard-earned money is being misused.

A Legacy of Waste and Neglect

This isn’t the first time the Biden-Harris administration has been caught with its hands in the DEI cookie jar. From the $4.6 million spent on promoting LGBT activism abroad to millions more on climate activism for kids, the pattern is clear: ideological vanity projects over practical governance.

As the administration limps towards the exit, it’s clear they’re more interested in leaving behind a legacy of wokeism than one of competent leadership. This $1 million boondoggle is just the latest in a series of last-minute decisions that seem designed to irritate the incoming Trump administration and the American taxpayer alike.

A Call for Accountability

The coming Trump administration, which has promised to dismantle such wasteful spending, will hopefully bring this madness to an end. However, the damage done by these policies, both in terms of financial waste and the erosion of national focus, may take years to undo.

It’s time for a hard reset on government spending. Americans deserve leaders who prioritize their needs over global ideological crusades. As we look forward to a new administration, let’s hope for one that remembers its primary duty: to serve the American people, not to indulge in global social experiments with our money.