Kari Lake, a former Arizona Governor candidate, has expressed her criticism towards lawmakers who support sending funding to Ukraine. Lake's statement comes amid ongoing speculation about a potential government shutdown as the current fiscal year nears its conclusion on September 30.
"DC is so lost. Americans are tired of being put last. Vote these Ukraine First politicians OUT and replace them with America First," Lake stated.
The possibility of a government shutdown looms as the new fiscal year begins on October 1. If the 12 spending bills are not approved, a shutdown would commence at 12:01 a.m. on October 1st. Disagreements between Republicans and Democrats revolve around spending levels and the provision of additional aid to Ukraine. Lawmakers are considering a short-term funding extension, known as a continuing resolution or CR, to buy more time.
"It's simply unacceptable to normal people to spend $2 trillion you don't have on wars you can't win, defending people who aren't yours, while being invaded by people we don't know," said Charlie Kirk, Founder and President of Turning Point USA. "Cut spending. End the Ukraine mess. Defund Jack Smith. Stop the invasion. OR...SHUT IT DOWN."
In the event of a shutdown, the federal government would face challenges in paying its 4 million employees, potentially leading to employee furloughs. However, essential functions such as the military and public safety roles would continue, and both President Joe Biden and members of Congress would continue working. Programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid would remain unaffected as they are not funded through the spending bills.
The Biden Administration has faced criticism for the amount of funding sent to Ukraine in the past year. The United States has allocated over $111 billion in aid to Ukraine, focusing on humanitarian, financial, and military assistance. In July, President Biden requested an additional $24 billion in funding for Ukraine, bringing the total to $135 billion.
As the debate over government funding and aid to Ukraine continues, Lake's message resonates with those who prioritize America's interests.
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