USA Passes $95 Billion Aid Package
The U.S. House of Representatives has reached a significant milestone today by approving a foreign aid package totaling approximately $95 billion. This decision comes after Republican Speaker Mike Johnson signaled his support for the bill, emphasizing its importance. roughly $61 billion will go into supporting Ukrainian military against its fight to defeat Russian aggression.
Government Support To Ukraine By Country
Source: Ukraine Support Tracker
Country | Total Aid |
🇪🇺 EU Institutions | 85 billion € |
🇺🇸 USA | 69 billion € |
🇩🇪 Germany | 22 billion € |
🇬🇧 UK | 16 billion € |
Republican Leader Donald Trump Gives His Approval
Notably and most recently, even former President Donald Trump recognized the significance of supporting Ukraine, stating that it aligns with the interests of the United States. The measure passed with a resounding majority of 311 to 112 votes, highlighting bipartisan commitment to global engagement and diplomacy.
Our adversaries are working together to undermine western values & demean our democracy. Evil is on the march. History is calling and it is time to act. Today, I spoke on the House floor to urge the passing of my bill the "21st Century Peace Through Strength Act."
Republican speaker Michael McCaul
A Big Day For Europe, But US Rightly Reconsiders Burden On Tax Payers
The passage of this bill comes at a pivotal moment when the U.S. is reevaluating its role as the primary contributor to NATO defense funding. US taxpayers are shouldering a disproportionate burden, with fewer social security benefits and less overall security compared to many leading European nations. Despite this, the U.S. continues to account for roughly 50% of NATO's defense budget.
Europe’s Forever Struggles Are Not Resolved, It Must Mature
Throughout history, Europe has struggled to maintain peace within its borders, with the US holding its protective hand over the region within the last 80 years, allowing Europe to prosper in peace. It is inevitable that Europe must do more in order to shoulder a defense budget that is likely to grow considerably over the next decades.
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