Former President Donald Trump on Friday criticized lawmakers for working to pass $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, and blamed Democrats for promoting the legislation, even though it also has the support of most Republicans. of the camera.
“The Democrats are sending another $40 billion to Ukraine, but American parents are struggling to even feed their children,” Trump said in a statement.
The former president claimed that this is not about the shortage of baby formula in the United States, “a national disgrace,” he said. “It is unthinkable that in the year 2022 American families will not be able to get infant formula for their children. Families whose children have severe allergies and require special formula are in an even more desperate situation,” he added.
Earlier this week, the House approved nearly $40 billion in aid for Ukraine, including about $8.7 billion for an Economic Support Fund, $6 billion in security assistance and $900 million in refugee support services.
The package, which passed 368-57, only had 57 Republicans vote “no.”
Separately, lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about a national shortage of baby formula.