'Ukraine Aid Linked to Kidney Trafficking': Marjorie Taylor Greene's Controversial Claim

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) has once again stirred controversy by making a baseless claim that U.S. aid to Ukraine is connected to the illegal trade of human kidneys. In a recent post on X, Greene shared a report about a Ukrainian woman who was convicted in Poland for selling 56 human kidneys as part of an international organized crime group. ‘The woman was convicted for participation in an international organized criminal group that illegally collected tissues and organs from people from 2017 to 2019 and sold them on the black market,’ according to a Reuters report. Greene used this story to suggest that ‘very bad things’ are happening in Ukraine as a result of the war, which she has opposed since its inception in 2022. ‘I have fought against U.S. involvement and funding of the Ukraine war from the very start,’ Greene wrote. ‘This is one of the reasons why.’ She added, ‘A lot of very bad things are happening there and America should not be involved in any of it.’ Her comments have sparked outrage among those who support Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Some commenters called her a ’traitor to American values’ and accused her of spreading misinformation. Others labeled her claims as baseless and nonsensical. Greene’s post has been widely criticized for its lack of evidence and for attempting to link the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine to unrelated criminal activities. The article also highlights the broader context of Greene’s opposition to U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war, which she has consistently criticized since it began. Her latest claims have further fueled debates about the ethical implications of foreign aid and the need for transparency in international conflicts. However, many argue that her comments are unfounded and dangerous, potentially undermining efforts to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.