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Controversy Surrounds $50 Million Condoms Funding Claim for Gaza

The debate over a supposed $50 million allocation for condoms in Gaza has escalated, with conflicting claims from the White House and previous administrations. Donald Trump asserted that he blocked this funding, suggesting it was intended for Hamas, while the Biden administration has claimed that such funding was indeed earmarked. However, fact-checkers and experts have repeatedly pointed out the lack of evidence supporting the notion that $50 million was ever designated for this purpose. Both sides have accused each other of misinformation, with Republican commentators clinging to the narrative despite dismissals from the State Department and analysis debunking the existence of such a program. The issue has gained traction in media discussions, accentuating broader concerns about government transparency and the handling of foreign aid.
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