Posted on 07/12/2025 9:34:52 AM PDT by Mariner
President Trump is considering authorizing fresh funding for Ukraine for the first time since he took office in January, multiple diplomatic sources told CBS News.
The sources indicated the new funding could be intended to send a message to Russia, which has pounded Ukraine with drone and missile attacks in recent days. Russia this week launched what Ukraine described as the largest drone attack since its full-scale invasion began in February 2022 — the latest in a wave of aerial assaults that have pummeled Kyiv and other cities.
Mr. Trump hinted earlier this week that he planned to send Ukraine more defensive weapons. Just days earlier, his administration paused some arms shipments — a move one White House official cast as one part of a wider global review of weapons transfers.
The source of the possible new funding for Ukraine is unclear. But U.S. officials told CBS News Mr. Trump has $3.85 billion in leftover Biden-era presidential drawdown authority sitting at his fingertips, which could be used to send American military equipment to Ukraine. Former officials also told CBS News the president has the authority to seize around $5 billion in foreign Russian assets and direct the funds to Ukraine, though neither he, nor former President Joe Biden have used that power.
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Nutnyahoo has been whispering blandishments in the Donald’s ear.
Getting REALLY tired of the angel bites her. Some are even using leftist words like cultists about us.
This is about Russia. Israel has been neutral in the War
Ostael has ties with Russia, Antisemite.
Ankel biters.
From what I’m gathering he’s forcig NATO to pay for US contributions out of USA contractural agreements with NATO.
Ergo basically focing NATO to pay for it.
No one has yet mentioned the DoD details of a few days ago authorizing funding for building more Patriot missiles.
The first is not scheduled for delivery for years from now. They are billion dollar items. They don’t churn off an assembly line in a few weeks.
If 670+ million Europeans can't handle some 150+ million Russians, then nothing we can do will change that. They have destroyed their own countries with this endless illegal immigration.
As for the Epstein affair, it seems to me that Trump is afraid that he is on the list or something like it. He and Bondi better put up or this albatross will be around his and the Repubs necks in Nov ‘26 and then we'll just have 2 years of Impeachment hearings.
If you don’t think Israel is involved, I have a time share to sell you.
I can also help you sell it.
I’m sure that part of Mossad is part of the globalist pedophile ring.
Teump is done part 1 millipn.
Neye.yahi doen’t care about Russia or Ukraine.
If Yrump was on the list, it would have come out in 2016.
He has done everything right and pressured both sides. Putin took advantage of that.
Trump made it clear he would come down on either side if they don’t make peace.
Simple reality. I will support whatever decision he makes.
“He and Bondi better put up or this albatross will be around his and the Repubs necks in Nov ‘26 and then we’ll just have 2 years of Impeachment hearings.”
Agree, but someone pointed out that the Democrats have been VERY QUIET on this issue - so the fight will just be between Trump and his base.
How are you today, Jew hater?
It’s amazing how many people are incredulous that, Trump could finally do what’s right for Ukraine.
So many FR members tearing up because Ukraine is being defended and Putin might not get his way.
If Putin was in the right, Trump would not even be considering aiding Ukraine in any way. Putin sends very clear messages that he’s not going to negotiate and that his goals and ambitions are to take Ukraine, completely.
Trump will be named Biden the 2nd, by the FR members who want Ukraine to become part of Putin’s Russia.
Letting Bondi slide on the Epstein files is not going to win any support from MAGA people.
Disrespecting Dan Bongino is not going to win any support from MAGA people.
Three strikes, you're out.
Sending more weapons to Ukraine won’t end the war. Sending thee right message to Putin might.
I’m not sure who Trump is trusting.
It appears to be folk who have a record proving that they should never be trusted in matters which squander our military might half way around the world.
We have likely spent a half a trillion and what do we have to show for it, and ungrateful comedian turned dictator who has not shown a ounce of respect to Trump or the taxpayers supporting this unwinnable war.
I’ve seen this movie before.
It’s like Groundhog Day.
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