In a conversation on the X Spaces forum, Senators Vance, Lee, and Johnson criticized a proposed funding package of $61 billion for Ukraine due to alleged lack of corruption prevention and a strategy to conclude the war. The senators urged listeners to contact their House members to oppose the package. The bill’s proponents argue that the money sent to Ukraine is accounted for fairly, which the senators dispute. Elon Musk questioned the moral motivation behind the push to fund Ukraine to prevent it from falling to Russian aggression.
There was discussion about the bill’s effect on the southern U.S. border, as Sen. Mike Lee argued that favoring Ukraine aid could empower drug cartels and dissolve boundaries, while taking away significant leverage from Republicans in discussions about border policy.
Vivek Ramaswamy, another participant in the discussion, criticized the bill’s lack of prevention for corruption and transparency measures. There were also comments on the idea of helping U.S. industry by giving aid. Many doubted the justification and effectiveness of such methods. Musk expressed concerns about the human cost of a protracted war in Ukraine.
For more information see our report on the page regarding Ukraine and Elon Musk’s involvement.