CodePink Co-Founder Confirms Inquiry from Treasury Department Regarding Cuba Trip

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, confirmed that her organization received an inquiry from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding a trip to Cuba taken in March. The inquiry, described as an administrative subpoena, is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to increase scrutiny of nonprofit organizations involved in foreign policy and activism. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that nonprofits must be accountable for their activities, especially if they support unlawful actions. The inquiry seeks detailed information about the trip, including logistical details and the activities of participants. Benjamin stated that the inquiry is serious, requiring significant resources to respond, and involves about a dozen questions regarding the trip. She also mentioned that the group brought approximately $600,000 worth of humanitarian aid to Cuba. Despite the scrutiny, Benjamin affirmed that CodePink would continue its activities. Meanwhile, political streamer Hasan Piker, who was also involved in the trip, claimed he has not received the inquiry.