Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has criticized lawmakers for authorizing billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine that could have been put to better use for the benefit of Americans.
President Joe Biden signed a $1.7 trillion spending omnibus bill on Dec. 29 aimed at keeping the government running until the fiscal year ends in September 2023. This includes a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine supported by nine House Republicans and 18 Senate Republicans. The $45 billion brings the total amount of American taxpayer money authorized by Congress for Ukraine to over $110 billion.
“$100 billion to Ukraine. Let’s put that in perspective. That’s more than $200 million this year from each Congressional district,” Massie said in a Dec. 21 tweet. “What could your congressman have done for your district with $200 million? How long will the kids in your district be paying interest on this debt?”…