Staff Reports
The Biden administration has decided, once again, to open the taxpayer wallet and send another $725 million worth of military gear to Ukraine. This latest effort, part of a security assistance push announced earlier in September, reinforces the administration’s commitment to arming Ukraine against what it consistently describes as Russia’s relentless aggression. The State Department gleefully labeled the package as “significant new military assistance for Ukraine,” while President Biden has pledged to continue this unchecked flow of aid for the rest of his term.
It’s worth noting that this aid package taps into Biden’s drawdown authority, which means America’s weapons directly from the military’s inventory are headed to Ukraine. The list includes fancy toys like Stinger missiles, HIMARS ammo, Javelin anti-armor systems, and a cornucopia of other military hardware. Critics might wonder where all this money is coming from, especially when the Department of Defense is reportedly stretched thin, all while American taxpayers are left holding the bag.
Since the Russian invasion kicked off in February 2022, Ukraine has racked up approximately $61.4 billion in U.S. aid. This marks the 71st time the White House has relied on the Presidential Drawdown Authority for such shipments. The question floating around is whether continuing to arm Ukraine is truly in America’s best interest or merely an exercise in virtue signaling for Biden and his henchmen.
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On the home front, the pressure on Ukraine to fill the ranks and grow its military capability has become alarming. Reports have surfaced suggesting the Biden administration wants Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18, a move that screams of desperation as Russian forces advance. An anonymous administration insider lamented Ukraine’s struggle to mobilize enough troops to counter their losses on the battlefield. Apparently, throwing money at the problem isn’t enough; they now seem to want younger soldiers to fill the ranks like it’s a high school recruiting drive.
With over $36 trillion in national debt and a staggering budget deficit exceeding $2 trillion, Americans may wonder why foreign aid continues to flow with such abandon. One could argue that the foreign aid budget should be a big fat zero. After all, every fourth dollar Americans earn goes to servicing the national debt. Common sense suggests that if the U.S. military is at risk due to overextending resources to Ukraine, perhaps it’s time to prioritize American defense over foreign conflicts. The refrain is clear: when it comes to funding this endless support for Ukraine, one can’t help but feel it never ends.
