Posted 12/6/2023, 12:20:00 AM
GOP Senators Clash With Democrats Over Ukraine Aid and Border Security at Classified Briefing
- Classified briefing on Ukraine aid package erupted into shouting as GOP senators demanded discussion on border security
- Sen. Tom Cotton shouted at Sen. Schumer when Schumer claimed the GOP injected border issues into the aid package
- GOP senators criticized lack of DHS officials at briefing to discuss border crisis related to aid request
- Several Republican senators walked out early as they felt briefers weren't seriously discussing issues
- Ukrainian President Zelensky failed to appear via video at briefing and senators weren't given an explanation