Posts Share on Facebook The U.S. Agency for International Development claims that Kevin Rudd paid $1 million.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that Rudd will get USAID money. Rudd's office denied the allegations.
Fact check:
Social media users claim that former Australian Prime Minister Rudd received USAID money in 2022. One user wrote: ”
This claim is wrong. According to the company, there is no evidence that Rudd will receive USAID money. AAP Fact Check. The number referenced in the image is his salary funded by the Asian Association. An Asian Society spokesman told AAP Fact Check that the organization will not receive USAID money.
“The Asia Association has not received funds from USAID, so the USAID funds are not spent on compensation or anything like that,” the spokesperson said.
Rudd's office rejected the request in a February 8 tweet. (Related: Did Pope Francis say that Jesus was born during a census filmed by King David?)
I've seen a post claiming that Kevin Rudd received money from a US agency for INT'L Development in 2022. It's a fake. USAID does not fund Kevin Rudd or the Asia Society. Furthermore, the Asian Association has not received USAID funds during Dr. Rudd's period as president. That's a lie. Pure and simple.
– Kevin Rudd's office on 26th pm in Australia (@mrkrudd) February 8, 2025
“I've seen a post claiming that Kevin Rudd received money from a US agency for INT'L Development in 2022. It's a fake. USAID does not fund Kevin Rudd or the Asia Society. Also, the Asian Association has not received USAID funds during Dr. Rudd's period as president. That's a lie. Rudd's office tweeted.
