CodePink's Media Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip
Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, confirmed that her organization received a serious inquiry from the Treasury Department regarding its trip to Cuba. She described the inquiry as an 'intimidation tactic' but acknowledged the extensive information requested. This scrutiny aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to increase oversight of nonprofit organizations involved in foreign policy and activism.
- ▪The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control is seeking detailed information about CodePink's March trip to Cuba.
- ▪This inquiry is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to enhance federal scrutiny of nonprofit organizations.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that nonprofits must be accountable for their funding and activities, especially if they support unlawful actions.
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Cuba CodePink's Media Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip Medea Benjamin called the inquiry an 'intimidation tactic' but acknowledged the volume of information requested is 'serious' By Asra Q. Nomani Fox News Published May 29, 2026 7:14pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Hasan Piker faces legal scrutiny over Cuba trip, communist propaganda concerns Fox News senior investigations editor Asra Nomani breaks down U.S.
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