Rand Paul Approves Of Ohio Gov Posing As Zelensky To Get Federal Assistance

Someone suggested on social media that Ohio GOP Governor Mike DeWine had put on a mask representing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesky in order to receive federal assistance following the East Palestine train accident. Senator Rand Paul (R–KY), agreed.

DeWine disclosed on Thursday that he had requested federal assistance from FEMA under the Biden administration but was denied.

“Ohio Governor Mike DeWine spoke with officials at the White House early this morning to address the need for federal help,” DeWine’s office  In a statement “As a result of this conversation, the Governor has requested assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Emergency Response Team, and the CDC to provide on-the-ground assistance in East Palestine.”

“The DeWine Administration has been in daily contact with FEMA to discuss the need for federal support, however FEMA continues to tell Governor DeWine that Ohio is not eligible for assistance at this time,” The statement went on. “Governor DeWine will continue working with FEMA to determine what assistance can be provided.”

Ohio was able obtain Some assistance The Department of Health and Human Services can provide medical assistance to residents affected by the toxic burn and derailment. Dan Tierney is a spokesperson for DeWine. Telled Fox News Thursday

Paul responded to a meme reading on Friday “Ohio’s governor after Biden denied his request for disaster assistance” With a doctored photograph showing DeWine wearing the Zelensky mask.

“I mean, it’s worth a shot,” Paul quipped.

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— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) February 17, 2023

On February 3, 38 train cars from the 151-car Norfolk Southern train32N, which originates in Madison, Illinois, were lost. Authorities ordered an investigation. “toxic release” There were hazardous chemicals aboard the train. Vinyl chloride, ethylhexylacrylate and other chemicals were found on the train. These chemicals are known to be carcinogens.

“Since January 2021, the United States has invested more than $30 billion in security assistance to demonstrate our enduring and steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” The State Department Recognized This month, earlier.

According to the State Department, this is what the United States has added to its list of security assistance to Ukraine.

• Over 1,600 Stinger anti-aircraft systems;
• More than 8,500 Javelin antiarmor systems
• There are more than 50,000 other anti-armor munitions and systems.
• More than 700 Switchblade Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems
• 160 155mm Howitzers, and up to 1,094,000 artillery rounds in 155mm.
• Over 5,800 precision-guided and 155mm artillery rounds
• Remote Anti-Armor Mines (RAAM), 10,200 155mm round Remote Anti-Armor Mines (RAAM), Systems
• 100,000 rounds of 125mm Tank ammunition
• 45,000 152mm artillery shots
• 20,000 122mm artillery cartridges
• 50,000 122mm GRAD rockets;
• 72 105mm Howitzers, 370,000 105mm Artillery Rounds;
• 298 Tactical vehicles to tow arms;
• 34 Tactical Vehicles for Equipment Recovery
• 30 ammunition support vehicles
• 38 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Ammunition;
• 30 120mm mortar systems; approximately 166,000 120mm mortar rounds.
• 10 82mm mortar systems;
• 10 60mm mortar systems;
• 2,590 Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles;
• 545,000 rounds of 25mm ammunition
• 120mm ammunition;
• Ten Command Post vehicles
• One Patriot air defense battery with munitions;
• Eight National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, NASAMS (and munitions);
• Missiles for HAWK air defense systems;
• RIM-7 missiles for air defense;
• 12 Avenger air defense systems;
• High-speed Anti-radiation missiles (HARMs);
• Precision aerial munitions
• 4,000 Zuni aircraft rockets;
• 20 Mi-17 helicopters;
• 31 Abrams tanks;
• 45 T-72B tanks;
• 109 Bradley infantry fighting cars;
• More than 1,700 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, (HMMWVs)
• More than 100 light tactical vehicle;
• Heavy equipment is transported on 44 trucks and 88 vehicles by 88 trailers
• 90 Stryker Armored Personnel Transporters;
• 300 M113 M113 Armored Personnel Carrier;
• 250 M1117 M1117 Armed Security Vehicles
• 580 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
• Six armored utility trucks
• Equipment and systems used to clear mines;
• More than 13,000 small arms and grenade launchers;
• Over 111,000,000 small arms ammunition
• More than 75,000 helmets and body armor sets;
• Around 1,800 Phoenix Ghost Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Laser-guided rockets systems
• Puma Unmanned Aerial Systems
• 15 Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Two radars to monitor unmanned aerial systems
• Unmanned Coastal Defense Vessels
• More than 50 radars for counter-artillery;
• Four counter-mortar radars;
• 20 multi-mission radars;
• Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (and equipment);
• Counter air defense capability;
• Ten air surveillance radars;
• Two harpoon coast defense systems
• 58 patrol boats for riverine and coastal patrol
• M18A1 Claymore antipersonnel weapons;
• C-4 explosives, demolition munitions and demolition equipment for obstacle clearance;
• Obstacle emplacement equipment;
• Secure communications systems for tactical operations;
• Four satellite communication antennas
• SATCOM terminals, and related services
• There are thousands upon thousands of night vision devices and surveillance systems, as well as thermal imagery systems, optics and laser rangefinders.
• Services for commercial satellite imagery
• Protective gear and equipment for explosive ordnance removal;
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear protective equipment;
• 100 armored medical treatment vehicle
• Over 350 generators;
• Medical supplies can include bandages and monitors, first aid kits, and other equipment.
• Electronic jamming equipment
• Equipment for the field, cold weather gear and spare parts
• Training, maintenance, and support funding.