{"id":2168701,"date":"2024-02-05T20:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T01:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-slams-disaster-senate-border-bill-takes-issue-with-ukraine-funds\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T21:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T02:00:20","slug":"rfk-jr-slams-disaster-senate-border-bill-takes-issue-with-ukraine-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-slams-disaster-senate-border-bill-takes-issue-with-ukraine-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"RFK Jr. criticizes Senate border bill, questions Ukraine funds"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frfk-jr-slams-disaster-senate-border-bill-takes-issue-with-ukraine-funds%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2168701&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Opposes Senate Bill Coupling Border \u2062Security Reforms with Foreign Aid<\/h2>\n<p>Independent \u2062presidential candidate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/robert-f-kennedy-jr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robert F. Kennedy Jr.<\/a> made a bold announcement on Monday, expressing his opposition to a bipartisan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/u-s-senate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senate<\/a> bill that combines border security\u200d reforms with funds for Ukraine, Israel, and other foreign causes.<\/p>\n<p>In a powerful post on X, Kennedy shared a photo of President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/joe-biden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a> with his hand on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&#8217;s shoulder, \u200bhighlighting\u2063 his specific concern with the bill&#8217;s $60 billion in wartime \u200caid to Ukraine, which comes nearly two years after Russia&#8217;s invasion. Kennedy \u2064stated, &#8220;The new Senate Bill is\u200c a disaster. \u200cWe&#8217;ve already spent $113\u200d billion on this proxy war in Ukraine. Requesting an additional $60 billion when we have so many problems at home including inflation and \u200bthe\u200b border\u2062 crisis\u200c is reckless. No more money for Ukraine until we have a secure border, a booming economy, and pay off some of our $34 trillion of debt.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The new Senate Bill is a \u2063disaster. We&#8217;ve already spent $113B \u2064on this proxy war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Requesting an\u200b additional $60B when we have so many problems at home including inflation and the border crisis is \u200dreckless.<\/p>\n<p>No more \u2064money for Ukraine until \u2063we have a&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HiVauGjslu\">pic.twitter.com\/HiVauGjslu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RobertKennedyJr\/status\/1754606420316832240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In another impactful post, Kennedy criticized the Senate bill&#8217;s allocation of $60 billion in military &#8220;aid&#8221; to Ukraine, stating that the aid actually benefits US defense contractors and corrupt Ukrainian officials. He questioned whether there\u2064 could be a better use for such \u200ca substantial amount of money.<\/p>\n<p>Recent polls indicate that Kennedy is gaining double-digit support in a potential match-up against Biden and former President Donald \u200bTrump. This comes as voters express \u200ctheir lack of\u2063 enthusiasm for a 2020\u200d rematch.<\/p>\n<p>During a discussion on CNN about ballot access, \u2062Kennedy expressed his openness to joining \u2064forces with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/libertarian-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Libertarian Party<\/a>. In response to \u2062one of Kennedy&#8217;s posts on X,\u2062 the party voiced opposition not \u2062only to Ukraine aid but \u200balso to support for Israel.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE\u200d DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Libertarian Party&#8217;s account responded, stating, &#8220;Ukraine is not the only foreign country funded\u2062 by this bill&#8230; No more money for Ukraine OR ISRAEL. \u2063Sending\u2063 the hard-earned money stolen from Americans abroad when we have so many problems at home is reckless. No. More. Foreign. Aid. Period.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While\u2063 Trump discouraged GOP lawmakers \u2063from \u2063supporting the Senate bill, Nikki Haley,\u200d his Republican rival, expressed mixed feelings about \u200dthe legislation. Haley liked some of the asylum changes but disliked other aspects, suggesting that Congress should stay in Washington and work \u200btowards a viable compromise.<\/p>\n<p>Biden, whose administration played a\u2063 role in devising the contents \u200dof the compromise bill, urged \u2062lawmakers to pass it, emphasizing the bill&#8217;s border reforms, support for Ukraine\u2062 and Israel, and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve reached an agreement \u2062on\u200d a bipartisan deal that includes the toughest and fairest set of border reforms\u200d in decades. And it includes \u2063support for\u200b Ukraine and Israel and provides\u2062 humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people,&#8221; Biden said in a post on \u200cX. &#8220;I urge\u200c Congress to pass this bill immediately.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do critics of Kennedy&#8217;s \u2064position\u2064 argue that\u200d foreign aid \u2062contributes\u2063 to global security and economic benefits for the United States?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The\u2064 Senate bill, Kennedy&#8217;s \u2064opposition reflects a growing \u2063concern among Americans about\u200b the prioritization of foreign aid over domestic issues such as border security and \u200cthe economy.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s stance on\u200c the Senate bill aligns with his overall message \u200bof putting America first. He argues that with the ongoing border crisis, rising\u200b inflation, and\u200c a staggering national debt, it is \u200birresponsible to\u2062 allocate such \u2063a significant amount of money to \u2063foreign causes. Instead, he believes that the focus should be on securing the \u200cborder, revitalizing the economy, and \u200daddressing the country&#8217;s financial obligations.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of Kennedy&#8217;s position argue that foreign aid is essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-lloyd-austin-and-charles-q-brown-hold-briefing-about-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting\/\" title=\"LIVE: Austin and Brown brief on Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.\">maintaining global security<\/a> and stability. They emphasize the importance of supporting countries like Ukraine and \u200cIsrael,\u200d especially\u200d in the face of Russian aggression and regional conflicts. They also highlight the potential economic benefits of foreign aid, such as creating jobs for\u2062 American defense contractors.<\/p>\n<p>However, Kennedy&#8217;s opposition resonates with those who prioritize addressing domestic issues before extending a helping hand to other nations. They argue that America must prioritize \u200bits own citizens \u200dand address the pressing issues at home before \u200dallocating significant resources to foreign\u200b causes.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s stance on\u2063 the Senate \u2062bill highlights his commitment to fiscal responsibility and his belief in \u2063the importance of prioritizing American interests. As an independent candidate, he offers an alternative perspective to the bipartisan politics that have governed Washington for decades. His opposition\u2063 to the Senate\u200b bill demonstrates his willingness\u200b to challenge the status quo and advocate for policies that align with his vision for the country.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200cthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-desantis-super-pac-readies-25-million-fall-ad-buy-in-iowa-and-new-hampshire\/\" title=\"Pro-DeSantis super PAC plans M ad buy in Iowa &#038; New Hampshire.\">2024 presidential race intensifies<\/a>, Kennedy&#8217;s opposition to the Senate bill serves as another point of differentiation between him and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-siphons-more-votes-from-trump-who-is-tied-with-biden-poll\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. draws more votes from Trump, as he remains neck and neck with Biden: Poll.\">established political landscape<\/a>. While it remains to be seen how his stance will resonate with voters,\u2064 his willingness to \u2063take a stand on \u2062this issue shows his commitment to\u200b sticking to his principles and putting \u2064America&#8217;s needs first.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u200b political climate \u2064dominated by partisan bickering and contentious debates, Kennedy&#8217;s opposition to the Senate\u200b bill offers a fresh perspective. Whether or not his opposition will sway public opinion remains to be \u200dseen, but it is clear that his stance on this issue \u2064distinguishes him from\u2062 the traditional party lines. As\u2063 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/will-hurd-says-he-recognizes-he-is-a-dark-horse-candidate-in-2024-race\/\" title=\"Hurd acknowledges being an unexpected contender in 2024.\">2024 presidential race unfolds<\/a>, it will be interesting \u200bto see how\u200d Kennedy&#8217;s opposition to the \u200bSenate bill shapes the national conversation\u2062 and influences voter sentiment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly voiced his opposition to a Senate bill that combines border security reforms with financial support for Ukraine, Israel, and other foreign causes. Kennedy expressed his concerns in a post on X, accompanied by a photo of President Joe Biden touching Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&#8217;s shoulder<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2168702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1981007657-scaled-e1707179413537.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2168701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1981007657-scaled-e1707179413537.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2168701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2168702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2168701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2168701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2168701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}