President Joe Biden’s budget director warned Monday that the US would run completely out of resources to assist Ukraine by the end of the calendar year, as the White House looks to ratchet up pressure on lawmakers to pass an emergency funding package.
“There is no magical pot of funding available to meet this moment,” Shalanda Young, who leads the Office of Management and Budget, wrote in a letter to congressional leaders. “We are out of money — and nearly out of time.”
A failure to act, Young warned, would “kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield, not only putting at risk the gains Ukraine has made, but increasing the likelihood of Russian military victories.”
Ukraine assistance has become a flashpoint on Capitol Hill, with new House Speaker Mike Johnson insisting that additional aid is contingent on immigration policy changes.
There likely won’t be any more funding until the southern border gets handled. “Why do Ukraine’s borders matter when ours don’t” seems to be the common sentiment.
I’m sure Congress’ thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine…useless idiots.
Russia couldnt break Ukrainian army on the field but the victory will be handed over by a few well placed congressmen.
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*From Bloomberg News reporter Justin Sink:*
President Joe Biden’s budget director warned Monday that the US would run completely out of resources to assist Ukraine by the end of the calendar year, as the White House looks to ratchet up pressure on lawmakers to pass an emergency funding package.
“There is no magical pot of funding available to meet this moment,” Shalanda Young, who leads the Office of Management and Budget, wrote in a letter to congressional leaders. “We are out of money — and nearly out of time.”
A failure to act, Young warned, would “kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield, not only putting at risk the gains Ukraine has made, but increasing the likelihood of Russian military victories.”
Ukraine assistance has become a flashpoint on Capitol Hill, with new House Speaker Mike Johnson insisting that additional aid is contingent on immigration policy changes.
There likely won’t be any more funding until the southern border gets handled. “Why do Ukraine’s borders matter when ours don’t” seems to be the common sentiment.
I’m sure Congress’ thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine…useless idiots.
Russia couldnt break Ukrainian army on the field but the victory will be handed over by a few well placed congressmen.
Well done Putin!