Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is leading a proposal, supported by 10 other Republicans in calling an end to the United States military and financial aid to Ukraine.
With his introduction of the “Ukraine Fatigue” Resolution, the Congressman is seeking a complete halt on all additional aid to Ukraine. The resolution seeks a peace agreement to end the long ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
The resolution notes, “since the beginning of the war, the United States has been the top contributor of military, financial, and humanitarian aid and has appropriated more than $110 billion to support Ukraine. Furthermore, the Biden administration reportedly plans to send an additional $2 Billion, announced on February 3rd.”
10 other Republicans and no Democrats are co-sponsoring H.Res.113.
Reps. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Thomas Massie (KY-04), Mary Miller (IL-15), Barry Moore (AL-02), Ralph Norman (SC-05), and Matt Rosendale (MT-02) have supported the resolution demanding an end the US aid to Ukraine.
“President Joe Biden must have forgotten his prediction from March 2022, suggesting that arming Ukraine with military equipment will escalate the conflict to ‘World War III.’ America is in a state of managed decline, and it will exacerbate if we continue to hemorrhage taxpayer dollars toward a foreign war. We must suspend all foreign aid for the War in Ukraine and demand that all combatants in this conflict reach a peace agreement immediately,” Gaetz said in a statement.
Citing a long list of military aid sent to Ukraine, the bill suggests that The United States, in assisting Ukraine is inadvertently contributing to civilian casualties as reportedly more than 40,000 civilians have lost their lives since the beginning of the conflict.
Ahead of the State of the Union, Rep. Gaetz seeks answers from both parties. "How much more for Ukraine? Is there any limit?" he asked on the House floor. "Which billionth dollar really kicks in the door? Which redline we set will we not later cross?"
As Rep. Gaetz and a handful of America First lawmakers demand an end to Ukraine aid, most leaders, from both parties are expressing support for the conflict. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said in a press conference in December that "providing assistance for Ukrainians to defeat the Russians is the number 1 priority for the United States right now according to most Republicans."
Contrasting his previously expressed support, newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has just expressed concerns over additional funding and writing a “blank check” to Ukraine.