Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) praised the Biden regime for sending billions of dollars in taxpayer funds to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. Romney called it the “best national defense spending” the US has ever done, trouncing the money spent by the United States in helping defeat Hitler, communism, and/or tackling the Chinese Communist Party contemporaneously.
The embattled Utah Senator argued that supporting Ukraine is crucial for weakening Russia, which ultimately benefits American national security and challenges China’s territorial ambitions. The Biden regime has sent over $200 billion to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion last year and has proposed an additional $10 billion. However, some Americans have criticized this decision, citing the ongoing inflation and prioritization of foreign aid over domestic issues.
Residents of Maui expressed their discontent with President Biden’s decision to allocate additional funds to Ukraine while they face displacement due to devastating wildfires in the town of Lahaina. One Maui resident Amanda Cassidy told the media: “I think people really want to see you show up for us and provide an eighth of what you’re giving to Ukraine. It’s outrageous. Lahaina is so hurt right now and that was tone-deaf.”
Over 100 people have perished since wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island earlier this month. Reports indicated that well over 400 residents remain missing, and officials expect the death toll to continue to rise.
