Former Vice President Amrullah Saleh has made a controversial claim that the US delivered $45 million in cash to the Taliban on January 13, with promises of another $90 million this month.
Saleh argues that while the Trump administration imposes tariffs on allies, it is “generously financing” the Taliban regime.
In a post on X, Saleh referred to the Taliban as an “ugly proxy” for the US, questioning if a new mission is being designed for the group.
He suggests a hidden agenda behind these continued financial injections, which he claims are keeping the regime afloat.
US authorities previously confirmed sending cash shipments for humanitarian aid but stopped publicizing details in mid-2023 amid criticism
. Saleh’s allegations reignite debates about the nature of US engagement with Kabul and the transparency of aid funds entering the country.
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