Reports surface of a proposed $95.34 billion spending package by Mike Johnson, earmarking significant funds for foreign conflicts while allocating zero dollars for border security. The allocation breakdown, including substantial sums for Ukraine, Israel, the Red Sea, and the Indo-Pacific, sparks outrage and accusations of misplaced priorities. Calls for Johnson’s removal intensify, with Thomas Massie and MTG cosponsoring a Motion to Vacate Speaker Mike Johnson. Amidst growing concerns over accountability, comparisons arise highlighting the inability to track billions of dollars in various government expenditures, underscoring the need for greater transparency and oversight in financial management.
Mike Johnson reportedly wants to introduce a $95.34 billion spending package to fund foreign conflict, of which includes:
$48.43 billion for Ukraine
$14.1 billion for Israel
$2.4 billion for the Red Sea
$2.58 billion for Indo-Pacific (Taiwan)Zero dollars for the border. t.co/o4ilRLEACK
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) April 16, 2024
BREAKING: Thomas Massie is cosponsoring with MTG a Motion to Vacate Speaker Mike Johnson. t.co/qHQc80HqNX
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 16, 2024
HUGE announcement by Massie. Here we go again!👇t.co/f37By8l6W5
— AMAC (@AMACforAmerica) April 16, 2024
The White House: We’re unable to track $6.2 billion dollars sent to Ukraine.
California: We’re unable to track $24 billion dollars spent to combat homelessness.
The Pentagon: We’re unable to track $2.3 trillion dollars of military spending.
The U.S. Treasury: We’re unable to…
— Not Jerome Powell (@alifarhat79) April 15, 2024
Sources:
Mike Johnson plans separate House votes on Ukraine and Israel aid packages this week.
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