WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s surprise trip to Ukraine on Monday drew a variety of assaults from congressional Republicans who criticized his help for the war-torn nation and accused him of neglecting points again at dwelling.
“You need to be standing with East Palestine —an American city in your individual nation that wants your assist,” tweeted Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., in a reference to the Ohio city the place a prepare derailment and chemical leak earlier this month precipitated hundreds to be evacuated from their properties and has raised environmental considerations.
Biden made a shock go to to Ukraine in what the White Home stated was a present of help and solidarity for the nation battling for its survival after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded almost a yr in the past. However Republicans sought to make use of the pictures to spotlight their points with Biden’s presidency.
“When our border is in disaster, Joe Biden goes dwelling to nap in Delaware. When Ohio burns with poisonous chemical substances, Biden’s admin says every part is okay. So on Presidents’ Day, I’m not shocked that Biden is ditching America for Ukraine. He ditched America’s pursuits because the begin of his presidency. They’ll maintain him!” tweeted Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.
The President’s Day criticism, a lot of which got here as Biden was nonetheless within the warzone, echoed Republicans who’ve accused Biden of neglecting the U.S. Southern border and bearing some duty for the battle in Ukraine.
In January, Biden visited the U.S.-Mexico border, the place there was an inflow of migrants from Central America looking for asylum.
“So it takes two years for Joe Biden @POTUS to go to the battle zone he created at our southern border, however then he goes to see one other battle zone he created in Ukraine,” tweeted Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who additionally tweeted a name Monday for components of U.S. to secede, stated the battle has turn into a proxy battle between the U.S. and China and ought to be ended instantly.
“The U.S. help for battle in Ukraine has been like a U.S. proxy battle with Russia. However now it’s changing into extra like a U.S.- China battle by way of the Ukraine — Russia battle. Finish it now!” tweeted Greene.
Throughout his go to, Biden insisted that the U.S. will stay steadfast in its help of Ukraine, and introduced an extra help bundle price $460 million, which can embrace extra navy gear and weapons like anti-tank Javelin missiles.
“For all of the disagreement we’ve got in our Congress on some points, there’s vital settlement on help for Ukraine,” Biden stated.
Garrett Haake contributed.
