Following the U.S. Department of Defense's announcement of an additional $425 million aid package for Ukraine, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has sharply criticized the Biden administration for allocating taxpayer money to overseas conflicts while what he calls "urgent domestic needs" remain unaddressed. The latest tranche, announced Wednesday, marks the 67th instance since August 2021 that the Biden administration has drawn on the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to support Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Senator Paul, known for his long-standing stance against foreign military entanglements and unchecked federal spending, condemned the decision. . .