Americans Divided on Ukraine Aid Spending, Poll Reveals
As President Biden pushes for a $106 billion emergency spending package, opposition, particularly among Republicans, remains strong.
- According to a recent poll, nearly half of Americans believe the U.S. is spending too much on aid to Ukraine.
- Opposition to aid is primarily driven by Republicans, with 59% believing too much is spent on Ukraine aid.
- President Biden has been pushing for a nearly $106 billion emergency spending package, which includes more than $61 billion specifically for the war in Ukraine.
- Congress has twice rebuffed efforts to bolster Ukraine support, most recently passing a stopgap funding measure with no additional Ukraine aid.
- Despite resistance, a small bipartisan group in the Senate is working on legislation that would combine fresh Ukraine assistance with stricter border measures.