As his term nears its end, President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking an additional $24 billion in military assistance for Ukraine, further fueling debates over the U.S.’s role in the ongoing war with Russia.
The White House Office of Management and Budget has indicated that the aid request could be tied to legislation to prevent a looming government shutdown, according to Politico Pro.
The proposed package includes $8 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, directly benefitting U.S. arms manufacturers, and $16 billion to replenish weapons already sent to Ukraine.
This comes as Republicans, emboldened by President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, increasingly oppose further funding for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) voiced his disapproval on social media, saying, “Joe Biden just gave away $4.7 billion in your taxpayer dollars by unilaterally ‘forgiving’ loans to Ukraine.
Joe Biden just gave away 4.7 billion in your taxpayer dollars by unilaterally “forgiving” loans to Ukraine.
Congress must not give him a free gift to further sabotage President Trump’s peace negotiations on the way out the door. Any Biden funding demands should be DOA. https://t.co/xnEu8hUA6P
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) November 26, 2024
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