The White House expressed confidence on Tuesday that regardless of the results of the vote to remove US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from office, Congress will approve new aid to Ukraine.
Source: correspondent “European truth” citing a briefing to reporters by National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
Details: Kirby recalled that the vast majority of members of Congress support additional assistance to Ukraine, including the speaker of the lower house of Congress.
“I would add that regardless of what happens (with McCarthy’s resignation – Ed.), the entire leadership of the House of Representatives supports continued assistance to Ukraine, and the vast majority of Republican congressmen support continued assistance to Ukraine.
There are a small number of very active, small minority members (of the Republican Party – Ed.) who are against it, but they do not represent their party. They do not represent the leadership of the party,” he said.
At the same time, Kirby warned that disapproving new aid to Ukraine could have dire consequences on the battlefield.
“Under no circumstances can we allow American support for Ukraine to be interrupted. Time is not in our favor. We have enough financial resources to meet Ukraine’s needs on the battlefield for some time to come, but we need a decision from Congress,” he emphasized White House spokesman.
The day before, Matt Gaetz, a representative of the far-right Republican Party, initiated the removal of McCarthy from the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives, citing the fact that he achieved the adoption of a temporary federal budget with the support of Democrats – contrary to promises made during his appointment.
The vote on McCarthy’s resignation is expected to take place before the end of Tuesday.
Previously, US President Joe Biden called on Republicans in Congress to prevent problems with the help of Ukraine. A State Department criticized Congress for not approving desperately needed aid for Ukraine.
2023-10-03 19:03:03
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