Sen. Rand Paul Questions Biden's Ukraine Funding: "When Did We Become the Sugar Daddy of the World?"
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is challenging the Biden administration's proposed funding for Ukraine, questioning why the United States should act as the "sugar daddy of the world."
In a recent interview on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, the Libertarian-leaning Republican criticized President Joe Biden's $100 billion spending package, which includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, and the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns over the allocation of resources, with some advocating for a complete cut in Ukraine funding and others calling for greater border reforms in exchange. Senator Paul raised doubts about the transparency of proposed humanitarian funding for Gaza and Israel, highlighting the U.S.'s support for both sides in conflicts where Hamas controls Gaza.
Sen. Rand Paul asks, “When did we become the sugar daddy of the world?”
Paul questioned the expectation for the U.S. to provide aid and assistance to countries like Ukraine and Gaza, stating, "You know, they're going to expect us to clean up and repair Ukraine when it's done being destroyed. The same with Gaza. Gaza is being destroyed, but who's going to have to pay for it? They expect us to pay for it, and I don't want a penny going to Hamas or any of these people."
The situation in Gaza has claimed more than 25,000 lives, as reported by the territory's health ministry. Israel responded to an attack by Hamas on October 7, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and numerous individuals, including Americans, being kidnapped by the terrorist organization.
While expressing sympathy for the people of Gaza, Senator Paul argued that the United States should not be obligated to foot the bill for their conflicts.
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Sen. Paul said, "Look, I have great sympathy for those who live in Gaza and the mess that they're in, and I wish it would stop, but I don't think we should always have to pay for everything. When did we become the sugar daddy of the world?"
Senator Paul has long been a vocal critic of the United States' foreign aid and involvement in global conflicts. He believes that such actions are fiscally irresponsible and often lead to unintended consequences. In 2022, he previously used the term "sugar daddy" to describe the U.S.'s support for foreign countries, including Ukraine.