Nearly Half of US Voters Say US is Spending Too Much on Aid to Ukraine
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to visit Washington, a new survey conducted by the Financial Times-Michigan Ross poll shows that nearly half of US voters feel that the US is spending too much on sending financial and military aid to Ukraine.
The survey found that 48% of voters believe that the US is spending too much on assistance to Ukraine. This is a significant increase from previous polls, where only 36% of voters felt that the US was spending too much on aid.
The survey also found that only 32% of voters believe the US is sending the right amount of aid to Ukraine, while 20% believe the US is sending too little.
The survey results come at a time when the US-Ukraine relationship has become increasingly strained. In July, the Trump administration announced that it was cutting $400 million in military aid to Ukraine, citing corruption concerns.
The decision to cut aid has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with many US lawmakers arguing that the move would weaken Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian aggression.
The survey results also come at a time when the US and Ukraine are preparing for President Zelensky’s visit to Washington. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening the US-Ukraine relationship, and the two countries are expected to discuss a range of issues, including security, corruption, and economic development.
The survey results show that the US public has become increasingly wary of US aid to Ukraine. This could potentially complicate the US-Ukraine relationship, as President Zelensky seeks to build stronger ties with the US.
However, despite the survey results, US lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have voiced their support for Ukraine and have urged the Trump administration to continue to provide aid.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said in a statement, “Ukraine is a key partner in the fight against Russian aggression and continued support for Ukraine is critical to our national security interests.”
Sen. James Risch (R-ID), the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, echoed Menendez’s remarks, saying in a statement that “support for Ukraine is non-negotiable. The US must remain steadfast in its commitment to the security and sovereignty of Ukraine.”
The survey results show that US public opinion on aid to Ukraine is shifting, and the Trump administration’s decision to cut aid could further complicate the US-Ukraine relationship.
However, it is important to note that US lawmakers from both sides of the aisle continue to support Ukraine and have urged the Trump administration to continue to provide aid. This could potentially lead to a stronger US-Ukraine relationship in the future.
