Biden Prioritizes Ukraine With Another $1.25 Billion In Military Aid
The Biden administration plans to send another $1.25 billion to Ukraine, ignoring the dire needs of American veterans and crumbling infrastructure. Announced Monday, this latest aid package includes munitions for air defense systems, Stinger missiles, and artillery rounds, all drawn from taxpayer-funded Pentagon resources.
This new package, facilitated through presidential drawdown authority, will leave just $4.35 billion of Pentagon funds allocated for Ukraine. Since the conflict began in February 2022, U.S. security assistance to Ukraine has exceeded $64 billion, a staggering figure that could have addressed countless domestic issues.
Meanwhile, American workers face skyrocketing costs and economic uncertainty. Veterans who sacrificed for this country are struggling to find housing and meals, yet their tax dollars are being funneled to a foreign government with a history of corruption.
Ukraine continues to demand more aid even as it escalates combat near the Russian border. With the administration’s help, Ukraine is doubling down on a conflict that could easily spiral into a nuclear disaster — a scenario that would cost countless American lives.
In addition to the $1.25 billion, the administration plans to allocate $1.2 billion for longer-term weapons contracts under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative by the end of the year. This ensures that defense contractors profit while U.S. citizens foot the bill.
As President-elect Donald Trump’s DOGE initiative aims to eliminate waste and prioritize Americans’ needs, Biden’s outgoing administration remains committed to foreign spending at the expense of domestic priorities.
