Fact Check: Did the U.S. Send $45 Million in Cash to the Taliban in December 2025?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: A photo shows $45 million in freshly printed cash sent by the U.S. to the Taliban on December 8, 2025.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Lead Stories found the image originated in 2023 and depicted United Nations humanitarian cash shipments to Afghanistan. While some U.S. funds contributed to UN aid programs, the U.S. government did not send $45 million in cash directly to the Taliban in December 2025.

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Date: 12/15/2025

 

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Last Updated on December 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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