A hurricane survivor contrasted the inadequate federal disaster response with the strong community support provided by Samaritan's Purse during Hurricane Helene's aftermath, highlighting the organization's effective relief efforts.

Samaritan’s Purse, a humanitarian organization, received $19 million in reimbursement from USAID funds for its work in Sudan following a Trump administration-imposed freeze on federal foreign aid. CEO Franklin Graham endorsed the aid pause as a means to 'shake things up' and hold officials accountable, reflecting his long-standing support for Trump-era policies.

Samaritan’s Purse received $19 million in unfrozen USAID funds, with CEO Franklin Graham publicly endorsing President Trump and defending the administration's review process, reinforcing his established alignment with the Trump agenda.

Samaritan's Purse received a $19 million reimbursement from USAID following a court order, amid ongoing praise for President Trump and Elon Musk by its leader Franklin Graham. The payment comes on the heels of a chaotic freeze of federal funds by the Trump administration, with Graham defending the policy and aligning with authoritarian viewpoints.

Amid political pressure from the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency to dismantle USAID, Samaritan's Purse has committed to continuing its international relief efforts. Despite uncertainty over federal funding—having received over $350 million since 2016 and $53 million in 2023 for overseas programs—the organization affirmed that life-saving aid, including food and medical supplies, would not be interrupted.

Amid efforts by the Trump Administration to slow down funding for international aid, Samaritan's Purse announced it will continue its life-saving food and medical programs, emphasizing that less than 5% of its funding comes from government grants. The organization reaffirms its commitment to delivering emergency relief in affected regions despite political pressures.

Samaritan's Purse ensured continuity of its global humanitarian relief efforts by benefiting from a waiver issued by the U.S. State Department on January 28, 2025. This waiver exempted its life-saving programs from President Trump’s 90‑day freeze on foreign aid, thereby safeguarding critical food and medical support for vulnerable populations.

Charity watchdogs and nonprofit experts have raised concerns over Samaritan's Purse’s financial practices. Public documents indicate that the organization has consistently spent significantly less on mission work than it has received in donations, resulting in a large accumulation of assets. Additionally, questions regarding nepotism—with several board and executive positions held by members of the Graham family—have compounded worries about financial transparency and stewardship.