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The revelation of waste within U.S. government programs, particularly in the realm of foreign aid, has become a focal point of dissent. Boothe highlighted how former USAID officials' whistleblower statements alleged that entrenched bureaucrats resisted implementing the President's agenda, instead following remnants of the previous administration's directives. This narrative of a “deep state” has emerged as a recurring theme, signifying a resistance to accountability in government operations.