Republican Representative Mike Collins faced criticism for a social media post mocking the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), linking the agency's work in Afghanistan to funding the Taliban. The post, which drew comparisons to 'making the Taliban trans,' appears to stem from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's complaints about USAID funding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Rep. Mike Collins mocked the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development in a social media post on Tuesday, adding to his growing list of harmful social media posts.Collins’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the social media post seems to be referring to the idea that U.S. aid to Afghanistan helps fund the Taliban .
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