(VitalNews.org) – Standing firm against the lame-duck Democrat’s demands, House Speaker Mike Johnson has delivered a resounding “No” to Biden’s plea for more Ukraine funding.
Johnson’s bold move signals a shift in Republican foreign policy, prioritizing America’s interests and following President-elect Donald Trump’s lead on international matters.
Johnson made it crystal clear that he would not bring Biden’s proposed $24 billion Ukraine aid package to the House floor.
Instead, he is waiting to hear from Trump, who has consistently questioned pouring unlimited funds into Ukraine’s war effort.
This rejection comes at a crucial time, as the Biden administration desperately tries to push through one last massive aid package before leaving office.
BREAKING: Speaker Mike Johnson has REJECTED the latest Biden request for aid to Ukraine.
"We have a newly elected president, and we're going to wait and take the new commander-in-chief's direction on all of that" pic.twitter.com/DFJvqbGFRJ
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Their recent announcement of a $725 million military package for Ukraine shows just how determined they are to keep the money flowing, even as they are headed out the door.
The numbers are staggering. Since 2022, American taxpayers have footed the bill for over $75 billion in military assistance and at least $20 billion in economic aid to Ukraine.
That money could have been spent securing U.S. borders, fixing the crumbling infrastructure or providing relief to hardworking Americans struggling with Biden’s inflation crisis.
Johnson’s decision reflects the changing dynamics brought about by Trump’s election victory.
Republican lawmakers argue for the need to address pressing domestic issues before sending more hard-earned dollars overseas.
Conservative circles assert Speaker Johnson is showing true leadership by standing up to Biden and refusing to rubber-stamp more foreign aid.
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