Posted 10/7/2023, 12:56:09 PM
GOP Infighting Leads to Collapse of Ukraine Aid Package Despite Bipartisan Support
- Months-long collapse of $6B Ukraine aid package despite bipartisan support. McConnell warned hard-right GOP flank endangered Ukraine support.
- McConnell tried steering party away from blocking aid. But minority of GOP allied with Trump flexed power to stop it.
- Biden admits worries but says majority in Congress back Ukraine. Plans speech on aid and workaround after Capitol Hill upheaval.
- Blame over failure to overcome small but intense anti-aid minority. White House and Congress tried compromising but failed.
- Uncertainty ahead with new House speaker. Biden waiting to give Ukraine speech. Working on aid transferability and new support.