Turkish Journal – Şevval Tufan – The fault line in US politics now lies sharply over Russia, potentially carrying greater global ramifications than Ukraine’s potential defeat following President Vladimir Putin’s invasion. Pro-Donald Trump Republicans in Congress, refusing to extend military aid to Ukraine, align with Putin’s goals, signaling Trump’s influence on geopolitics prior to any return to the White House.
Pressure mounts on House Speaker Mike Johnson, who may need Democratic votes to pass Senate-endorsed Ukraine aid, risking his leadership within the GOP. The broader implications of Republican foreign policy shifts, including potential NATO withdrawal, raise concerns about Trump’s intentions in a second term.
GOP lawmakers’ willingness to abandon Ukraine and excuse Trump’s actions reflects evolving political dynamics, influenced by Trump’s “America first” ideology and public fatigue from past crises. President Biden condemns Trump’s rhetoric, attributing recent Ukrainian setbacks to GOP lawmakers’ inaction.
With GOP sentiment against further aid hardening, US support for Ukraine appears uncertain. A Republican Party transformation is evident, highlighted by Trump’s alignment with Putin and lack of condemnation for Russian actions. Trump’s opposition to aid for Ukraine serves his narrative of prioritizing American interests.
Johnson resists White House pressure for a vote on Senate-approved aid, citing domestic priorities. While short-term aid prospects remain uncertain, long-term US support for Ukraine’s war appears bleak amid partisan divisions and a more nationalist GOP stance.
Source: CNN
