Trump’s loan proposal for Ukraine aid may be common ground for comprehensive foreign aid package
Trump's loan proposal for Ukraine aid may be common ground for comprehensive foreign aid package Fox News
Former President Trump’s Loan Proposal for Ukraine Aid Could Determine Congressional Support
Former President Trump’s plan for Ukraine aid to be granted as a loan could be the determining factor that pushes a supplemental aid package across the finish line in Congress.
Several congressional aides on both sides of the aisle noted potential support for Trump’s idea for assistance to the country – which is in an ongoing war with Russia – in the form of a zero-interest loan with an unlimited lifespan. The likelihood of support for such a measure is especially high if it is determined to be the only way to pass an aid package to Ukraine and Israel.
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In the wake of a massive Iranian drone attack on Israel over the weekend, a renewed sense of urgency was placed on lobbying attempts for aid in Congress, which were already underway.
JOHNSON TO PITCH HOUSE GOP ON ISRAEL, UKRAINE AID PLANS IN CLOSED-DOOR MEETING
The Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that included Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan in February. Despite passing the upper chamber, it managed to split the Republican conference, several of whom had been critical of continued aid to Ukraine. A number of Republican senators were also unhappy that the package didn’t address the southern border crisis.