After a fierce Republican battle, Biden has officially signed the Ukraine aid and TikTok ban package
In a significant achievement for President Joe Biden, a bill providing substantial aid to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia was signed into law on Wednesday. This bipartisan victory comes after months of negotiations with Republicans in Congress and serves as a boost for Biden's reelection campaign. The bill includes $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, $1 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, and $8 billion to counter China's military power.
The immediate impact of the legislation was evident as Biden approved an initial $1 billion in weapons supplies for Ukraine, with the delivery starting within hours. The aid package consists of various weapons and ammunition that can be immediately utilized on the battlefield. Biden, a Democrat expected to face Republican former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election, had been advocating for increased funding for Ukraine for six months.
Trump had opposed the aid, and some Republicans in Congress had reservations about Ukraine's ability to succeed. Biden expressed gratitude to House Speaker Mike Johnson, the top Republican in Washington, for breaking the deadlock on the legislation and pledged to address border security, a key concern for Republicans, in the near future. He emphasized that the passage of this bill sends a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose military has been making advances in Ukraine.
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Biden attributed the delay in aid to "MAGA Republicans" who remain loyal to Trump and referred to Trump's Make America Great Again slogan. He concluded by asserting that America stands with its allies and will not bow to anyone, especially not Vladimir Putin.
