Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized President Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for spending borrowed money on Ukraine, citing the country’s debt to China.
In an interview with radio host John Catsimatidis on “The Cats Roundtable,” Paul emphasized that the US doesn’t have the funds to support Ukraine and must borrow from China to do so.
He also accused McConnell and the Biden administration of assuring Ukraine of NATO membership, which Paul believes could be a valuable bargaining chip in negotiations with Russia.
Paul suggested that Ukraine could offer neutrality in exchange for Russia’s withdrawal of troops, although he acknowledged no guarantee of success. This comes after President Biden signed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package last month, which included aid for Ukraine and Israel.
Biden criticized “MAGA Republicans” for delaying the aid, stating that Ukraine was running out of artillery shells and ammunition while Russia continued to be well-supplied.
Paul’s comments highlight the ongoing debate over US involvement in Ukraine and the country’s financial priorities. As the US continues to provide aid to Ukraine, concerns about the national debt and borrowing from foreign powers like China remain pressing issues. The situation underscores the difficult geopolitical dynamics at play and the need for thoughtful leadership in changing these challenges.
