Multicolored Lemur

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Feb. 5, 2024 —

“ . . That would include $60.6 billion to assist Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia's invasion; $14.1 billion in funds for Israel in its war against Hamas' after Hamas' terror attack; $10 billion in humanitarian assistance to civilians both in Ukraine and in the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank; as well as $4.83 billion for some countries in the Indo-Pacific.

“The Senate proposal also includes $20.23 billion for the southern border, to increase immigration restrictions and enforcement and implement new migrant policies. . ”

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That’s the linkage the Republicans were insisting on. And the numbers for Ukraine and Israel were always going to be bigger then for the southern border.
 

Feb. 5, 2024 —


‘ . . Former President Donald Trump, amid his 2024 campaign for the White House, weighed in as well, claiming that the proposal is "ridiculous" and "nothing more than a highly sophisticated trap for Republicans to assume the blame on ... our Border, just in time for our most important EVER Election. Don't fall for it!!!" . . ‘

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Yes, basically former President Trump is just asserting that it’s not good. And saying for the sake of the election . . .

I think he should have take the tact— Okay, it’s a start. Of course, we’re going to do it right when we get elected.