November 26th 2023.
The American population is divided when it comes to the country's spending on aid for Ukraine. According to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 45% of Americans believe that the U.S. government is spending too much on Ukraine aid in the war against Russia. This sentiment is mostly shared by Republicans, although it has decreased from October 2023 when 69% of them thought the U.S. was overspending.
President Biden proposed an emergency spending package in October that included $61 billion for the war in Ukraine. Republicans are opposing his proposal, saying the money should be spent on domestic issues like homelessness and healthcare for veterans.
The poll also showed that 38% of adults in the U.S. believe the spending is "about right". Last month, the number was 31%. Additionally, approximately half of the public supports providing weapons to Ukraine, and over 4 in 10 favor sending government funds directly to the country. Among Democrats, 4 in 10 believe Ukraine is an ally that shares U.S. interests and values.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reassured that the U.S. will support Ukraine in its battle against Russia, but the Biden Administration warned that the availability of funds for aid is decreasing. This has led to Cardi B dropping her support for Biden due to the budget cuts and military aid to Ukraine and Israel.
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