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In a recent town hall event with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, former President Donald Trump made a claim about the aid the U.S. has given to Ukraine, suggesting it was over $200 billion. Well, folks, turns out that claim is as accurate as a Hillary Clinton email on a private server! The fact checkers are at it again, trying to rain on Trump’s parade. The real number is closer to $75 billion, not the sky-high $200 billion he mentioned. But let’s be real, $75 billion is still a hefty chunk of change! And don’t even get me started on Europe, chipping in a measly $35 billion in comparison. Come on, Europe, step up your game!
FACT CHECK: Fact Checking Trump’s Recent Claim On US Aid To Ukraine https://t.co/qfsZutAlcF
— NahBabyNah (@NahBabyNah) March 5, 2024
It’s like these fact checkers have never heard of rounding up to the nearest hundred billion! The U.S. has actually committed around $113 billion to Ukraine, including humanitarian aid, financial aid, and military assistance. President Joe Biden’s administration alone has provided over $44 billion in security assistance since February 2022. That’s a whole lot of greenbacks flowing across the pond to our friends in Ukraine. But hey, Ukraine’s gotta keep those lights on and those tanks rolling, right?
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room – Europe. According to the data and experts, the European Union has dished out around $30-$35 billion in military aid to Ukraine, with commitments totaling over $156 billion. Looks like America is carrying a big chunk of the burden on this one. Come on, Europe, show some solidarity with your Ukrainian neighbors! It’s not all about French pastries and Italian fashion, you know!
Despite the fact checkers trying to rain on Trump’s parade, the reality is that the U.S. has been a major player in supporting Ukraine during its conflict with Russia. Sure, the numbers may not be exactly what Trump stated, but the sentiment is there. We’re standing by our allies and helping them fend off any threats to their sovereignty. So, next time you hear the liberal media crying foul over Trump’s numbers, just remember, it’s the thought that counts, right?
The U.S. may not have handed over $200 billion in aid to Ukraine, but $113 billion is still a staggering amount. And while Europe may not be pulling its weight as much as we’d like, every little bit helps. Let’s keep the aid flowing, the support strong, and the fake news fact checkers at bay. Go Team USA, making a real difference in the world, one dollar at a time!
