Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Bill Halting Ukraine Funding
US Congress man Matt Gaetz is introducing a new bill to stop sending taxpayer money to fund Ukraine. The country has sent more than $70 billion to the country to aid its fight against a Russian invasion. However, with a government shutdown looming and debates over handling debt, Gaetz feels that taxpayer money should no longer go toward the country. My amendment to the DOD appropriations bill would ensure that no more American taxpayer dollars are sent to Ukraine. Here’s why: pic.twitter.com/Jt8MkQBpiy — Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) September 27, 2023 The Florida congressman took to X today to discuss his proposed amendment to the DOD appropriations bill. In it, the US would cease sending taxpayer money to Ukraine. “Our nation sits atop a $33 trillion dollar debt, and we are facing $2 trillion dollar annual deficits.” Gaetz adds that the funding to Ukraine isn’t assisting Ukraine in the war, in fact, “the massacres, the killing, and the death...