Widow of Senator John McCain, Blue Star Mother, Author, Ambassador, now ExDir World Food Program. Follow me on @wfpchief
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🧵Today marks my last day at @WFP—and the end of one of the most pivotal chapters of my life.
In three years, we raised $25B to save and change millions of lives. From conflicts to climate shocks, the forces driving hunger have never been more relentless.
And yet, we delivered:
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I had the honor and privilege of attending the launch of Artemis II today. An honor and a privilege watching 4 astronauts leading the way for future generations. God’s speed.
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I want to thank all who were involved in getting me and my party out of Dubai. I’m grateful beyond words thank you.
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24 Dec 2025
Merry Christmas Johnny. Another Christmas without you. We all miss you and love you. Especially me!
Love, Cindy
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Cindy McCain retweeted
16 Sep 2025
For nearly 60 years, WFP has supported the people of #Yemen.
WFP joins the Secretary-General and all humanitarian partners calling for the immediate and unconditional release of aid workers under arbitrary detention by the Houthi de facto authorities, including 21 WFP staff.
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Cindy McCain retweeted
2 Sep 2025
🔴 #AfghanistanEarthquake Update: Nearly all villages in Nurgal district, have been flattened. Survivors—especially women & children—urgently need food & clean water.
Despite rough, mountainous roads, WFP is working to deliver high-energy biscuits to those affected.
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Unacceptable. Houthi authorities have forcibly entered @WFP offices in Sanaa, Yemen, confiscated—and destroyed—our property & arbitrarily detained 9 team members. My priority is the safety of our staff. I join @antonioguterres in demanding their immediate & unconditional release.
1 Sep 2025
I strongly condemn the arbitrary detentions of at least 11 @UN personnel today by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen in areas under their control. I further condemn the forced entry into @WFP & other UN premises & the seizure of UN property.
I reiterate my demand for the immediate & unconditional release of all personnel from the United Nations, international & national NGOs, civil society & diplomatic missions who have been arbitrarily detained today & in previous years.
The personnel of the UN & its partners must never be targeted while carrying out their duties.
The UN will continue to work tirelessly for the safe & immediate release of all arbitrarily detained, and, together with its partners, will continue to support the Yemeni people in their pursuit of a just & lasting peace.
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Cindy McCain retweeted
21 Jul 2025
“This is one of the worst tragedies we’ve seen,” @WFPChief tells me as dozens of Palestinians were reportedly killed by Israeli fire while desperately approaching a @wfp 25-truck aid convoy in northern Gaza. She tells me how it all unfolded and calls for immediate humanitarian access.
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Cindy McCain retweeted
I met with the @WFPChief, Cindy McCain.
I thanked her for the continued attention to our country and our people. Mrs. McCain’s husband, Senator John McCain, who sadly is no longer with us, also visited Ukraine multiple times and supported Ukrainians.
It was important to hear that support from the UN WFP will continue. We are working to ensure that the lion’s share of it goes specifically to our children – shelters, school meals, and buses. Our shared goal is for as many families as possible to be able to stay in Ukraine and see their future here.
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Cindy McCain retweeted
20 May 2025
Happy Birthday to the original rodeo queen @cindymccain - we love you so much Mom!! 🩷🌵💫 🐴
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19 May 2025
Dearest Joe,
My heart is breaking for you and your family. What I do know is your strength and tenacity will persevere. Thank you for introducing me to the person who would become my incredible husband. My life has been simply amazing. I owe some of that to you and Jill.
Love,
Cindy
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Cindy McCain retweeted
10 Apr 2025
President Museveni meets with World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain at State House Entebbe.
@KagutaMuseveni @cindymccain
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.@WFP is outraged and heartbroken by the loss of a @UNOPS colleague, killed in a grave security incident in Gaza. Five more colleagues are severely injured.
This is UNACCEPTABLE. Humanitarians are #NotATarget.
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Heartbroken and outraged by the tragic loss of @WFP team member, Ahmed, who lost his life while arbitrarily detained in Yemen. A devoted humanitarian and father of 2, he played a crucial role in our mission to deliver lifesaving food assistance.
Humanitarians are #NotATarget.
11 Feb 2025
ALT WFP statement about the death of a national staff member in Northern Yemen
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Cindy McCain retweeted
28 Jan 2025
Access to food is a fundamental right for all.
With @cindymccain I reaffirmed our strong support for @WFP’s commitment for humanitarian aid and development.
Together, we can strengthen resilience & food security across the Mediterranean.
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Cindy McCain retweeted
20 Jan 2025
🚨 #Sudan: the first WFP convoy in over a year has safely reached Wad Madani after a 200km journey from Kosti.
The 11-truck convoy, with 260 metric tons of food & nutrition supplies, will support 20,000 families at risk of #famine.
📣 Safe access is critical to #FightFamine.
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