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NBCNov 30, 2023
White House: Funds for Ukraine Running Out Unless Congress Acts
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The Facts
The White House on Monday sounded the alarm to Congress, warning lawmakers that unless more military aid to Ukraine is approved soon, the pot of available funds will run dry.
In a letter to GOP and Democrat leaders in both the House and Senate, Shalanda Young, director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, urged Congress to act immediately.
The Spin
Left narrative
The White House is now reaching a point where unless the Republican-led Congress acts and approves further aid to Ukraine, the Administration is handcuffed on what more it can send. That would have devastating impacts on Ukraine's war effort, likely reversing its advances and paving the way for Russian military gains. Congress needs to end its inaction immediately.
Right narrative
In spite of over $113B in US funding, the front lines in Ukraine have barely shifted in months of fighting. As such, Americans are right to ask what the strategy is and how the war will eventually be brought to a close. The US cannot be expected to continually throw money at the war, particularly with problems at home and with the national debt spiraling to over $5T.
