USAID Secretly Funded the Education of al-Qaeda Terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki – Using U.S. Taxpayer Money!
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The U.S. government funded the education of Anwar al-Awlaki—who later became a top al-Qaeda leader. Taxpayer money bankrolled a terrorist, and no one stopped it. Read how this shocking failure happened.
The United States government—yes, you read that right—funded the education of a terrorist. Not just any terrorist, but Anwar al-Awlaki, one of the most dangerous and notorious leaders of al-Qaeda. The same man responsible for radicalizing and inspiring jihadists worldwide, the same man who became one of America’s most wanted enemies, was financially supported by your tax dollars.
This isn’t a conspiracy theory. This isn’t a rumor. This is a fact.
The U.S. Government Paid for a Future Terrorist’s College Education
Anwar al-Awlaki was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Yet, when it came time for him to go to college, he committed fraud, claiming Yemeni birth in order to secure financial aid from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This deception worked like a charm. The U.S. government, completely blind and naive, handed him a full scholarship—funded entirely by American taxpayers.
Let that sink in:
The United States paid for the education of a man who would later dedicate his life to destroying it.
From 1991 to 1994, Awlaki attended Colorado State University, living a life of comfort and education, completely bankrolled by a system designed to help those in need—not terrorists in training.
While millions of hardworking Americans struggle to pay off student loans, while veterans are left without proper benefits, and while families scrape by to afford higher education, a future al-Qaeda leader was getting a free ride, courtesy of the U.S. government.
The Rise of Anwar al-Awlaki—From Student to Terrorist Leader
After securing his education, Awlaki quickly ascended the ranks of radical extremism. His American education allowed him to communicate fluently in English, making him a prime recruiter and propagandist for al-Qaeda.
His influence stretched far and wide, inspiring some of the most deadly terrorist attacks in modern history. His sermons radicalized the Fort Hood shooter, influenced the Boston Marathon bombers, and played a role in motivating the San Bernardino terrorists.
Yet, before all of this, he was just another college student paid for by the American taxpayer.
How could this happen? How could an organization like USAID—a U.S. government agency responsible for providing humanitarian aid—end up funding the education of a future jihadist?
It’s not just negligence. It’s a catastrophic failure of intelligence.
A U.S. Drone Strike Ends His Reign—But Not Without Controversy
September 30, 2011—A Date That Should Never Be Forgotten
On this day, Anwar al-Awlaki was finally eliminated by a U.S. drone strike in Yemen, ordered by President Barack Obama.
The world was rid of a terrorist. Justice was served. But the controversy that followed? It was shocking.
Some argued that Awlaki was an American citizen and therefore his execution was unconstitutional. They conveniently ignored the fact that he had renounced his citizenship in every meaningful way.
The real controversy?
That he was educated by the very nation he vowed to destroy.
The discussion shouldn’t be about whether a terrorist got what he deserved. The discussion should be about why he was ever put in a position to rise in the first place.
The Harsh Reality—And What Needs to Change
This isn’t just a story about Anwar al-Awlaki. This is a story about a broken system. A system that allows known frauds to take advantage of government programs. A system that hands out taxpayer dollars without thorough background checks. A system that—whether intentionally or not—funded terrorism.
How many more Awlakis are out there?
How many more future threats are currently benefiting from the same government programs designed to uplift and protect American interests?
It’s a question that demands answers. It’s a failure that demands accountability.
The Bottom Line—A Stark Warning for America
Anwar al-Awlaki’s path to terrorism was paved with American dollars. This isn’t just an isolated mistake. This is a warning.
If history has taught us anything, it’s that America cannot afford to be naive. We cannot afford to blindly fund those who wish us harm. And most of all, we cannot afford to repeat the same mistakes.
Because the next terrorist may already be in the system—studying, preparing, waiting.
And the worst part? You might be paying for it.
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