Joe Biden Seeks Increased Funding for Ukraine while Providing Limited Support to Lahaina
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist
Joe Biden Seeks Increased Funding for Ukraine while Providing Limited Support to Lahaina
Joe Biden Seeks Increased Funding for Ukraine while Providing Limited Support to Lahaina
President Joe Biden has requested Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in aid and weaponry for Ukraine. In contrast, he recently allocated $95 million for the reconstruction of Lahaina, an American city grappling with its deadliest fire in over a century.
Ukraine Funding: If Congress gives the green light to the supplementary funding, it will bring the total amount of taxpayer-funded assistance to Ukraine since February 2022 to a substantial $135 billion.
Hawaii Funding: Earlier this week, President Biden announced his authorization of $95 million in funds for Maui, sourced from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Estimates from the University of Hawaii’s Pacific Disaster Center and the Federal Emergency Management Agency indicate that it will cost over $5.52 billion to rebuild Lahaina, where 2,207 structures, primarily homes, were devastated by wildfires.
Let’s consider the numbers: The allocation for Maui represents less than one-tenth of 1% of the financial support designated for Ukraine.
Discussion of Priorities: These funding disparities raise questions about priorities and allocation decisions.
