Republican Opposition to Ukraine Aid Complicates Speaker Vote, Puts Future Support in Doubt
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Hard-right House Republicans, embracing Trump's "America First" isolationism, are increasingly skeptical of Ukraine aid. A majority now oppose it.
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Opposition has complicated the Speaker vote, as candidates must appeal to lawmakers adamantly against more Ukraine funding.
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Declining Republican support raises questions if Congress can approve further aid, which analysts warn would have deadly consequences for Ukraine.
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Some ideas to ease passage include tying to Israel aid or approving a larger package through 2024. But time is running out as Ukraine needs continual support.
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If delays imperil Ukraine's military, analysts say tide may turn against aid opponents, prompting a change of heart to avoid backlash.
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