Boyle Statement on Trump’s Decision to Pause Funding for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Vice Chair of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Political Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional EU Caucus, released the following statement on Donald Trump’s decision to pause funding for Ukraine:

“Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally pause funding for Ukraine is reckless, indefensible, and a direct threat to our national security. This aid was approved by Congress on a bipartisan basis—Republicans and Democrats alike recognized that standing with Ukraine is standing for democracy and against Putin’s aggression. Yet, Trump, who has repeatedly praised Putin and undermined our allies, is now playing political games with critical military assistance. This is exactly the kind of dangerous weakness that emboldens dictators and puts American interests at risk. Congress, not Trump, holds the power of the purse, and this funding must be delivered without delay. The world is watching, and we cannot afford to let Trump’s reckless actions undermine our commitment to our allies and democracy itself.”

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