Tucker Carlson recently claimed that the Ukrainian military may be selling up to half of the U.S.-provided weapons, suggesting these arms are reaching drug cartels near the U.S.-Mexico border. However, both the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office have found no evidence to support these allegations, stating they have rigorously investigated potential weapon diversion.
Officials emphasized that ongoing oversight includes regular meetings with Ukrainian investigators aimed at preventing fraud and ensuring accountability. Amidst rising concern about misinformation, experts noted that Carlson’s claims could reflect patterns seen in Russian propaganda, which have previously circulated unfounded assertions about U.S. weapons appearing in cartel hands.
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