On January 20th, we published the results of an investigation that proved the use of United States Agency for International Development funding in Haiti, in direct violation of executive orders. While we noted considerable evidence of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) chaplains proselytizing at USAID-funded Samaritan's Purse cholera clinics, USAID dismissed the findings, attributing the abuse to "an individual" and noted that this NGO partner "is working to re-educate their staff about regulations pertaining to religious activities."

The BGEA itself seems happy to sell this claim as well. A January 24th story about Graham's organizations in the Charlotte Observer (later picked up by McClatchy Newspapers) noted, "Samaritan’s [...]