Posted 4/5/2024, 10:07:20 AM
Republican Infighting Delays Ukraine Aid as Some Demand Offsets
- Infighting among House Republicans and threats to oust Speaker Mike Johnson are delaying urgent aid for Ukraine.
- Hardline Republicans are demanding border security provisions and spending cuts to offset Ukraine aid.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to force a vote to remove Johnson as Speaker.
- Lack of consensus means Ukraine aid legislation could take months, potentially dragging into early July.
- Some Democrats have suggested they may protect Johnson if the aid package provides adequate Ukraine relief.