President Joe Biden announced another substantial aid package for Ukraine, continuing to open up American taxpayer dollars to the war-torn country.
The latest commitments include approximately $2.5 billion in security assistance consisting of immediate military assistance and long-term investments in Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
But things get even worse.
NBC News also reported that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the administration would provide $3.4 billion to pay the salaries of government officials.
“This money will pay the salaries of civilian government and school employees, health care workers, and first responders,” they wrote.
The U.S. government is also providing $3.4 billion to pay salaries of Ukrainian government and school employees, health care workers and first responders. https://t.co/n6OGyahDcX
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) December 31, 2024
Get as much money into Ukraine as possible
In what world does it make sense for the United States, and especially American taxpayers, to pay public officials in other countries?
This is all by design, as the White House has made it clear that it will send as much aid to Ukraine as possible before Donald Trump’s inauguration later this month. President Trump pledged to stop the civil war in Ukraine by negotiating a peace agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Two Biden administration officials spoke anonymously to Reuters after the election and outlined their strategy to circumvent Trump’s efforts to avoid wasting money on foreign wars.
“The government plans to push ahead to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position,” one source said.
Always trying to put foreign countries in the strongest position, American It’s in the same location.
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Will Trump slow down the pace of aid?
Americans increasingly want Donald Trump to end U.S. financial aid to Ukraine, largely due to concerns about fiscal responsibility and national priorities.
Many argue that the billions of dollars allocated in aid to Ukraine could be better used to address domestic issues such as border security and infrastructure, as well as reducing the country’s debt. Or to help e.g. our citizens In North Carolina.
There is a sentiment among some factions that American resources should not be strained by international conflicts that do not directly affect American security.
President-elect Trump has been critical of Biden’s support for Ukraine, including accusing the administration of expanding the war with Russia by allowing Ukraine to attack inside Russia with American weapons.
“We are escalating and worsening this war,” Trump said. “That should not have been allowed. Now they are making not only missiles, but other types of weapons as well. And I think that’s a very big mistake. “This is a very big mistake.”
If there is no real benefit to the United States and the money cannot be audited, we do not give the country a penny more.
