GOP’s Tuberville Defends Opposition to Ukraine Aid By Declaring He ‘Never Thought’ It Could Win War, Doesn’t Think Russia Would Invade Others
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) explained his opposition to providing Ukraine with more aid to CNN’s Manu Raju on Tuesday, declaring he “never thought” the eastern European country could win its defensive war against Russia.
“Are you concerned that if there’s no money, Ukraine could lose the war to Russia?” Raju asked Tuberville.
“Well, that’s always been a big possibility the whole time. I mean, I’ve never thought they could win to begin with. Especially the way we eased into it,” answered the Republican legislator.
“What are the implications that if Russia wins, are you worried about the implications of Russia wins?” inquired Raju in a follow-up.
“Well, everybody keeps saying they’re going to continue to go across Europe. I mean, they can’t beat Ukraine on the eastern side. How are they going to continue to go the rest of the way through through Europe? I’ve never believed that scenario. I think it’s, I think it’s a good selling point to send more money,” replied Tuberville.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday in an effort to persuade Congress to pass another aid package for his country. There are not presently enough Republicans behind the bill proposed by the White House to pass it through both chambers.
“So you’re hearing the divide within the GOP side,” observed Raju after talking to Tuberville and Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), who favors funding for both border security and Ukraine. “Some, like Tommy Tuberville, saying no more money at all for Ukraine. Others saying at least there needs to be a deal on border security first before agreeing on aid to Ukraine. But there is no deal in sight between the two parties on border security, which is why President Zelensky, despite these urgent appeals, leaving Washington without any aid. Unclear when and if that may happen.”
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