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Biden Magically Finds More Ukraine Cash, While U.S. Cities Beg for Scraps

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In a move that once again places foreign priorities over the needs of Americans, the Biden-Harris administration is gearing up to announce an additional $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine.

This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky [1] visits Washington, D.C., while U.S. citizens face increasing economic hardships, rampant inflation, and a crisis at the southern border, as reported by The Gateway Pundit [2].

According to Reuters, the administration is working against a tight deadline to finalize a $5.6 billion military aid package, pulling from U.S. weapons stockpiles before the September 30 fiscal year-end.

This is part of a broader $8 billion deal that includes $2.4 billion under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Through this initiative, the administration can procure more weapons from defense contractors rather than depleting existing U.S. reserves further.

While American cities battle record crime rates and struggle to rebound economically, the administration is still funneling billions in weapons to Ukraine. Among the items slated for shipment are precision-guided bombs, patrol boats, and artillery ammunition.

However, these weapons are restricted from being used on Russian soil—a limit that many argue renders this aid package nothing more than defensive charity, with U.S. taxpayers footing the bill.

Despite this surge in foreign spending, the Biden administration seems unconcerned with the skyrocketing grocery bills, stagnant wages, and rising crime afflicting Americans. Cities like Chicago [8] and San Francisco [9] have seen increases in violent crime, yet the administration’s focus remains on Zelensky’s war effort.

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Sept 21, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with all 100 Senators in the Old Senate Chamber in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting with members of Congress at the US Capitol, the Pentagon and US President Joe Biden at the White House to make a case for further military aid. Mandatory Credit: Shawn Thew/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

There is no end in sight for these aid packages, as the administration plans to announce even more in the months to come. With American taxpayers financing Ukraine’s defense, many wonder when, or if, the financial spigot will ever be turned off.

Since the start of Russia’s invasion, Congress has approved nearly $175 billion in aid for Ukraine. The Council on Foreign Relations reports that five bills have been passed to provide Ukraine with ongoing support, with the most recent bill being approved in April 2024.

While the total budget for these efforts is often reported at $175 billion, only $107 billion is direct aid to Ukraine. The rest covers U.S. operations tied to the conflict and provides assistance to other countries in the region.

It raises important questions about how much longer the American public will be expected to financially support international conflicts, particularly as domestic challenges such as economic instability, rising inflation, and crime continue to affect communities across the country. With growing concerns at home, many are left wondering when or if there will be a shift in focus toward addressing pressing issues within the United States.