The White House has asked for an additional $24 billion to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invaders – a request backed by congressional Democrats.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has publicly advocated for continued defense and financial assistance. But McCarthy is more skeptical, and a growing number of House Republican hard-liners are adamantly opposed to sending more money to the war-torn nation.
“Look what Russia has done – invade – is wrong,” McCarthy said Tuesday. “It’s an atrocity, we want to make sure that ends. I also have always said from the beginning, no matter what the issue is, I want accountability for whatever the hardworking taxpayers spend their money on. I want to plan for victory. So no, I will listen to the American public. I will follow what happens in Congress, but I will have questions for President Zelenskyy.”
Because they pay his bills
yes, but they are not allowed to perform any statescraft, that is explicitly the job of the executive (i.e., state department). McCarthy could, and should be impeached for overstepping his authority, as he does not represent the nation, but it wont happen.