Gabbard Orders Review Of Intel Alleging Ukraine Aid Diversion to Biden, Dems
A newly declassified intelligence summary is drawing renewed scrutiny in Washington, as officials examine allegations that U.S. taxpayer funds designated for Ukraine may have been discussed as part of a broader political scheme during the previous administration.
According to officials familiar with the matter, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has requested a formal review of records tied to the claims. The inquiry is reportedly focused on contracts, payments, and internal communications involving the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
If supporting evidence emerges, the matter could be referred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for potential criminal investigation, according to reporting cited by officials.
The document in question is described as a summary of raw intelligence intercepts gathered in late 2022. Individuals who have reviewed the material say the allegations did not appear to receive significant follow-up at the time and were not linked to known foreign disinformation campaigns.
At the center of the claims is an alleged proposal involving foreign aid channels. According to the summary, Ukrainian officials and unspecified U.S. personnel working through USAID in Kyiv discussed funding an infrastructure project that could allegedly serve as a cover for redirecting funds.
“The Ukrainian Government and unspecified U.S. Government personnel, through USAID in Kyiv, reportedly developed a plan that would provide hundreds of millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund an infrastructure project for Ukraine that would be used as a cover to send approximately 90% of funds allocated to the DNC to fund Joe Biden’s reelection campaign,” the summary stated.
“They were confident the project would be funded initially, even though at some time in the future the project would be disapproved as unnecessary,” the report added. “At this time, the money would already be allocated and impossible to return or use for a different purpose.”
The document further alleges that layers of subcontracting would have made tracking funds difficult, with references to two unnamed American subcontractors whose identities remain redacted.
“The plan included details of how subcontractors would be funded through U.S. companies so that how the funds were spent and allocated would be difficult to track,” the summary said. “Additionally, contracts would be executed that would be difficult to verify.”
The claims emerge at a delicate geopolitical moment, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues negotiations with representatives of Donald J. Trump aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine has faced longstanding concerns about corruption, even as it remains a major recipient of Western aid.
While the allegations remain unproven, they raise broader questions about oversight, transparency, and the safeguarding of taxpayer resources in foreign aid programs—issues likely to intensify as the review proceeds.
Separately, President Trump addressed questions about his confidence in Gabbard following reports of differences in their views on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“I would say that I am very strong on the fact that I don’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon because if they had a nuclear weapon they’d use it immediately. I think she’s probably a little softer on that issue, but that’s okay. Some people are,” Trump said.
“Most people aren’t. Most people are saying thank you very much for doing what you did,” he added.
When pressed further, the president reaffirmed his support.
“Yeah, sure,” Trump said. “I mean she’s a little bit different in her thought process than me, but that doesn’t make somebody not available to serve.”
As investigators review the intelligence summary and underlying records, the situation remains fluid, with potential legal and political implications depending on what, if any, evidence is ultimately substantiated.