The Trump administration is digging up the truth about Joe Biden. It’s more than anyone can stomach.
Because Washington, D.C. was just rocked by what was revealed about Joe Biden and his admin.
Federal Taxpayer Dollars Fuel Gender Ideology Initiatives Under Biden Administration
An analysis by the American Principles Project (APP) reveals that over $128 million in federal taxpayer funds has been allocated to support at least 341 grants tied to gender ideology initiatives during the Biden administration. The findings, drawn from federal data, paint a detailed picture of how public money has been directed toward what APP describes as the “Gender Industrial Complex.”
In its report titled “Funding Insanity: Federal Spending on Gender Ideology under Biden-Harris,” APP asserts that it has uncovered “how the federal government has been spending hundreds of millions of YOUR MONEY” on these efforts. The group conducted its investigation by combing through the USA Spending database, a publicly accessible resource that tracks federal expenditures and categorizes them by agency. The results show a sprawling network of grants distributed across multiple government departments.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services led the pack, disbursing nearly $84 million across 60 grants. Meanwhile, the Department of State issued the highest number of grants—209 in total—amounting to over $14 million. Other federal agencies also contributed significant sums to gender ideology projects. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided nearly $18 million through eight grants, while the National Endowment for the Humanities allocated more than $2.6 million across 20 grants.
The Department of Justice awarded $1.9 million through three grants, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services handed out $1.87 million via 13 grants. Additional funding came from the Department of Education ($1.67 million through two grants), the Department of Agriculture ($1.6 million through five grants), the Department of the Interior (over $1 million through two grants), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (more than $548,000 through four grants), the Inter-American Foundation (over $490,000 through two grants), and the National Endowment for the Arts ($262,000 through 13 grants).
Beyond grants, APP identified 63 federal contracts totaling more than $46 million that advance gender ideology. USAID accounted for the lion’s share, with $31 million, followed by the Department of Defense, which awarded $4.4 million. These figures come at a time when the Trump administration has sought to scale back USAID’s operations, efforts that have sparked legal challenges. The Department of Defense and other agencies also face growing calls to trim budgets and eliminate overlapping programs.
Among the standout grants cited by APP are several international initiatives. For instance, $3.9 million went to the Key Populations Consortium Uganda to promote “the safety, agency, well-being and the livelihoods of LGBTQI+ in Uganda.” Another $3.5 million was awarded to Outright International for “the Alliance for Global Equality and its mission to promote LGBTQI+ people in priority countries around the world.” The International Rescue Committee received $2.4 million for “inclusive consideration of s*xual orientation, gender identity, and s*xual characteristics in humanitarian assistance,” while the American Bar Association secured $1.9 million to “shield the LGBTQI+ population in the Western Balkans.”
In Serbia, $1.4 million was allocated for “economic empowerment of and opportunity for LGBTQI+ people,” and Jamaica’s Equality for All Foundation received $1.49 million to “Strengthen community support structures to upscale LGBT rights advocacy.” Additionally, more than $1 million was granted to the Bandhu Social Welfare Society to support gender-diverse individuals in Bangladesh.
One particularly notable grant, which has since been canceled, involved $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The funding was intended to study menstruation and menopause, including in biological men. According to the grant summary, the money would support research, extension, and teaching to tackle “growing concerns and issues surrounding menstruation, including the potential health risks posed to users of synthetic feminine hygiene products (FHP).”
The project also aimed to advance the development of natural-material-based feminine hygiene products, establish sustainable sanitary product production using natural fibers, and create a local fiber processing center for Louisiana growers. The summary notes that menstruation typically begins in girls around age 12 and ends with menopause around age 51, adding, “A woman will have a monthly menstrual cycle for about 40 years of her life averaging to about 450 periods over the course of her lifetime.” It goes on to state: “It is also important to recognize that transgender men and people with masculine gender identities, inters*x and non-binary persons may also menstruate.”
All of this federal funding flowed through state agencies with Congressional approval, secured via continuing resolutions to keep the government running and through finalized agency budgets. The APP’s analysis raises questions about the scope and priorities of taxpayer spending, offering a window into how federal resources were abused under the Biden administration.
The Department of Government Efficiency: A New Era of Federal Reform
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk, has emerged as a pivotal force in reshaping the federal landscape. Tasked with slashing federal spending, reducing the government’s workforce, and boosting the operational efficiency of federal agencies, DOGE represents an ambitious initiative launched by President Donald Trump. On Inauguration Day, Trump signed an executive order establishing DOGE as a temporary entity within the White House, with a mandate to operate for 18 months until July 4, 2026.
In its first few weeks, DOGE has moved swiftly to dismantle various federal programs and contracts. The group has terminated numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across agencies, axed consulting contracts, and ended leases for federal buildings deemed underutilized. Efforts to merge overlapping agencies and programs have also begun, signaling a aggressive approach to streamlining government operations. Musk, a vocal proponent of transparency, promised in a November X post—before DOGE officially launched—that “All actions of the Department of Government Efficiency will be posted online for maximum transparency… We will also have a leaderboard for the most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars. This will be both extremely tragic and extremely entertaining.”
To document its progress, DOGE unveiled a dedicated website on February 12, 2025. The site serves as a public ledger of the group’s cost-cutting measures. As of February 24, it reported total savings of $55 billion, with canceled contracts and leases accounting for over $12.7 billion. By March 4, the website detailed 2,334 contract terminations yielding $8 billion in savings, 3,489 grant terminations saving approximately $10 billion, and 748 lease terminations amounting to roughly $660 million. However, these figures have fluctuated. Just a week earlier, DOGE claimed $9.6 billion in savings from 2,299 contract terminations, suggesting adjustments to its reporting.
The group has revised its savings estimates multiple times, raising questions about accuracy. For instance, a $1.9 billion contract tied to the IRS’ IT strategy and modernization—previously listed as canceled by DOGE—disappeared from the tally. Centennial Technologies, the vendor involved, told the *New York Times* in February that the contract was actually terminated last fall under the Biden administration, not by DOGE’s actions.
Specific cuts have been detailed in DOGE’s updates. On February 4, the group announced the cancellation of 12 contracts within the Government Services Administration and the Department of Education, saving about $30 million, alongside 12 underutilized leases for an additional $3 million. The previous day, February 3, DOGE reported terminating 36 contracts across six agencies, generating savings of approximately $165 million. On February 2, it noted the cancellation of 22 leases over the prior six days, saving $44.6 million. Earlier, on January 29, DOGE posted on X about eliminating 85 contracts related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across more than a dozen agencies, totaling roughly $1 billion, while also scrapping a $45 million scholarship program for students in Burma.
One of DOGE’s prominent targets is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), established in the early 1960s to provide global aid, especially to impoverished regions. Employing 10,000 people and operating in 60 countries, according to the Congressional Research Service, USAID has come under intense scrutiny. On February 3, its website went offline, employees were locked out of its headquarters, and some staff had their work suspended. The Trump administration followed up on Tuesday, announcing that all USAID direct-hire personnel would be placed on administrative leave starting Friday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stepped in as acting director of the independent agency, with indications that portions of USAID may be folded into the State Department.
As DOGE presses forward, its mission to reshape federal spending and operations continues to spark both praise and criticism. With Musk at the helm and a clear directive from the Trump administration, the group’s actions over the next 16 months will likely leave a lasting mark on the structure and priorities of the U.S. government.
The Federalist Wire will keep you updated on any major DOGE updates and reports.
