Rand Paul Slams Ukraine as 'Corrupt Regime,' Urges End to U.S. Aid

Rand Paul criticized Ukraine's president Zelensky and called Ukraine a "corrupt regime" during an interview with Maria Bartiromo.
Paul slammed the U.S. sending aid and weapons to Ukraine, stating that the American taxpayer should not have to fund Ukraine's "bloated government".
Bartiromo brought up an American journalist jailed in Ukraine, questioning why Biden hasn't gotten him released.
Paul claimed Ukraine has canceled elections, banned political parties, and arrested priests, stating it is not a democracy.
Paul argued against sending aid to Ukraine, saying it leads to inflation and recession risks in the U.S.

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