Claim: Did USAID finance Peruvian trans comic books?

First requested: February 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Last updated: April 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Analysis Summary

Based on our comprehensive analysis, the claim that USAID financed Peruvian trans comic books appears to be true. The strongest evidence comes from mainstream sources like The Blaze, which reports that the Biden administration did indeed spend $32,000 on a transgender comic book in Peru as part of its public diplomacy efforts. However, there is a lack of detailed information on the specifics of the project and its impact.

The evidence supporting this conclusion primarily stems from the financial allocations reported by The Blaze, indicating that USAID funds were used for such a comic book. The absence of conflicting evidence further supports the claim, as there are no alternative narratives or evidence to dispute the funding. However, the criticism around such expenditures highlights the political sensitivity and controversy surrounding these…

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Biden's State Dept. spent $50K on 'transgender opera' in Colombia, another $32K on transgender comic book in Peru

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Colombia's USAID-Funded 'Trans' Opera Infuriates President Trump

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United Nations Activities on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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