Public Opinion Shifts: Majority of Americans Oppose Additional Funding for Ukraine, CNN Poll Reveals
WASHINGTON – As the debate over providing defense aid to Ukraine intensifies in Congress, Americans are expressing growing frustration over the allocation of taxpayer funds to support a war they believe has no direct impact on U.S. strategic interests. The issue has gained significant attention, with prominent Texas senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn taking a bold stance against the proposed legislation.
The proposed legislation, which sought over $100 billion in defense aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, faced a setback when Cruz and Cornyn voted against it. Their decision aligns with a broader Republican strategy to leverage the aid bill to push for comprehensive changes to border and immigration policies.
“I support funding for Ukraine, I support funding for Israel. But this is an opportunity for us to force the Biden administration to do what they should have been doing all along” said Senator Cornyn in a recent statement.
Senator John Cornyn
Despite the bipartisan consensus on the importance of supporting U.S. allies, Senate Republicans, including Cruz and Cornyn, argue that addressing border and immigration concerns is also a pressing national security priority. This move has sparked a heated debate within the party, with some demanding the inclusion of the House-passed Secure the Border Act, which includes measures such as constructing a border wall and tightening asylum rules.
“The border funding that is included is all designed to accelerate the processing of illegal immigration,” Senator Cruz emphasized during a Fox News interview. “In other words, it’s not designed to stop the crisis at our southern border. It’s designed to make it worse.”
The disagreement among Republicans on the scope of border legislation has added complexity to an already contentious issue. Some House Republicans, led by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin, insist on the adoption of their bill, stating that there’s no room for a watered-down border security proposal.
“The Washington Swamp continues to be more concerned with stopping the Russian invasion of Ukraine than stopping the invasion of America at the Southern Border,” remarked U.S. Rep. Randy Weber on social media.
While President Joe Biden warns of the potential damage to the U.S. reputation if funding for Ukraine is not passed, House Republicans stand firm on their insistence for robust border restrictions. However, there seems to be a divide within the party, with U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of current proposals and suggesting that more legislation may be necessary after a potential 2024 Donald Trump presidential victory.
The sentiment among the public, as reflected in a recent CNN poll, shows that a majority of Americans oppose Congress authorizing additional funding for Ukraine. Social media influencers, such as Gunther Eagleman, MagnificentBitch, PhD, and Michael Rizzuto, echo these sentiments, highlighting a growing disconnect between the political establishment and ordinary citizens.
Conservative social icon Catturd, with over 2 million followers, voiced concerns about the domestic issues facing the U.S., arguing that prioritizing foreign aid over addressing internal challenges is unacceptable.
“Our country is being destroyed from within…
- Our border is purposely wide open and we’re being invaded.
- Our cities are crime-ridden hell-holes. Nobody is safe.
- Our colleges are breeding grounds for hate.
- We have more veterans and people than we can count who are homeless.
- 2/3 of our citizens are living paycheck to paycheck.
- The Biden regime has destroyed our energy independence.
- We’re printing money like drunken sailors. We elected a New Speaker, and the first thing on his agenda, and the Republican party’s agenda, is 100 billion dollars to Ukraine and Israel. This is a fact. You should be pissed and not making excuses for them at this point. I’m unapologetically America-first – and not one damn dime should go to other countries until our citizens and our border are taken care of first.”
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Congress will navigate the delicate balance between supporting allies abroad and addressing pressing domestic concerns, particularly along the Texas border.