Woke Spending SCANDAL: Maps Made Gay Overseas

Biden-era State Department officials funneled taxpayer dollars into absurd projects designed to “make maps more gay” overseas, sparking outrage during a congressional hearing that exposed the ridiculous depths of woke spending under the previous administration.

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Rep. Brian Mast grilled State Department officials over Biden-era grants funding “queering the map” projects in Europe and diversity initiatives worldwide
State Department Undersecretary admitted the Biden administration was “trying to make the maps more gay” with taxpayer funds
Mast demanded accountability for grant writers, calling the spending “embarrassing” amid serious national security threats from Iran
The hearing exposed broader wasteful DEI spending including flash mobs in Kyrgyzstan and diversity roadshows across multiple countries

Biden Administration’s Woke Spending Exposed

During a March 5, 2026 House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled “Advancing National Security Through Public Diplomacy,” Chairman Brian Mast confronted State Department Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers about shocking Biden-era grant programs. The Florida Republican pressed Rogers on funding for projects labeled “queering the map” targeting Czechia and Slovakia. Rogers, now serving under the Trump administration, admitted the previous administration was “trying to make the maps more gay,” a phrase that captured the absurdity of misplaced priorities. The exchange highlighted taxpayer money spent on ideological projects rather than genuine security concerns.

Congressman Demands Accountability for Wasteful Grants

Mast condemned the spending as “embarrassing” while America faces legitimate threats from adversaries like Iran. The chairman demanded the identities of grant writers responsible for approving these programs, stating they have “no business receiving another paycheck.” Rogers appeared uncertain about specific details, suggesting foreign countries may have requested the projects but expressing doubt. The hearing revealed a pattern of DEI spending across multiple nations including Kyrgyzstan, India, Luxembourg, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, and Malaysia. Projects ranged from diversity flash mobs to training programs for transgender and intersex leaders.

Pattern of Ideological Foreign Aid Under Biden

The cartography grants represent a broader trend of Biden-era State Department funding pushing progressive social agendas abroad through public diplomacy channels. The administration prioritized DEI initiatives through executive orders promoting equity, expanding cultural inclusion programs into what critics view as ideological territory. State Department records show funding to organizations like ILGA Europe despite internal tensions, with donor emails revealing frustrations about these partnerships. This spending occurred while the department allocated resources for diversity roadshows in India and similar initiatives across continents, raising questions about whether tax dollars served American interests or simply exported woke ideology.

Trump Administration Reviews Foreign Aid Priorities

The hearing represents the new administration’s scrutiny of Biden-era spending under GOP congressional control. Rogers’ testimony as a Trump appointee criticizing programs from her predecessor’s tenure created notable intra-agency tension, demonstrating willingness to expose previous mismanagement. The March 6 media coverage amplified public awareness through viral clips showing the exchange. Congressional oversight may trigger comprehensive grant audits and potential defunding of similar programs. This scrutiny aligns with broader Trump administration efforts to reform foreign aid, redirecting resources toward genuine national security priorities rather than social engineering experiments that waste taxpayer money while America confronts real threats.