‘That’s why it’s hidden’: Rep Massie asks the big questions about Ukraine funding

As Americans struggle to put food on their own table, many are beginning to question the seemingly-endless amount of money that the United States government is providing Ukraine.

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., took to Twitter Wednesday to openly question why so much funding for Ukraine’s fight against invading Russian forces is being hidden in American legislation that has nothing to do with foreign wars.

“Why is Ukraine funding buried in the bill that averts a shutdown of our own government? Why was previous Ukraine funding linked to hurricane disaster relief for Florida?” he asked. “Why is Zelensky speaking to Congress tonight? Because Americans are growing very weary of funding this war. ”

The good people of Twitter had quite a bit to say:

Sierra Marlee

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