Funding Terror: USAID’s Role in Anwar al-Awlaki’s Education
In a revelation that has shocked many, it has come to light that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) fully funded the college education of Anwar al-Awlaki, a key al Qaeda operative linked to major terrorist attacks, including the 2009 Fort Hood shooting and the attempted Christmas Day bombing.
The Radicalization of Anwar al-Awlaki
Anwar al-Awlaki, born in New Mexico in 1971, manipulated his identity to falsely claim Yemeni citizenship, a move reportedly encouraged by American officials. This deception enabled him to secure a USAID-funded scholarship designated for foreign students. During his time at Colorado State University, where he studied civil engineering, Awlaki reported being under the care of “USAID/Sanaa.”