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SINCE KAMALA HARRIS' LAST PRESS CONFERENCE

57% of citizens say the government 'spends too much' money on foreign aid

Only 10% believe that the economic support granted to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan should be greater, according to a survey.

Presidente Joe Biden

(Cordonpress)

Published by
Alejandro Baños

After approval by Congress, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid bill, which includes military material, for three U.S. allies, with the aim of strengthening their defense in the conflicts they face in their respective regions. The total aid is valued at $95 billion, with $61 billion going to Ukraine, $26 billion to Israel and $8 billion to Taiwan. After the aid was approved, Americans have spoken out, and the majority are opposed to giving out such large amounts to causes in which the country is not directly involved.

According to a survey by Rasmussen Reports, almost six out of 10 citizens (57%) think that the government "spends too much" on aid for its allied countries. On the opposite side, only 10% believe that more money should be spent, saying the current package "is not enough." Twenty-three percent said that "the amount is about right."

On April 24, President Joe Biden justified the $95 billion, saying the country will always oppose "tyranny and oppression" and defend "democracy and freedom":

It gives vital support to America's partners so they can defend themselves from threats to their sovereignty. We answered history’s call at this critical inflection point. With the signing of our national security package, we tell the world that America stands resolutely for democracy and freedom, and against tyranny and oppression.

Two of the benefited countries were quick to thank the U.S. for its help. Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, showed his gratitude to the United States for wanting to protect the Ukrainian democracy from Russian attacks, while Israel, via Foreign Minister Israel Katz, described the alliance between the two countries as "ironclad" after being granted resources to fight terrorism.

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