Senator JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio, has raised concerns among his GOP colleagues about the potential use of the proposed Ukrainian aid bill as grounds for impeaching former President Trump if he is re-elected in November. Vance’s memo to fellow Republicans emphasizes that the Ukraine package ensures funding delivery until September 2025, while Trump has pledged to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of regaining office, which would terminate the funding.
According to Vance, the bill may be seen as an attempt by the foreign policy establishment to hinder Trump’s policies and provide grounds for impeachment. He argues that Democrats, who previously impeached Trump for withholding funds from Ukraine, are now drafting a law requiring him to spend money on the country. Vance suggests that if Trump negotiates an end to the war, Democrats may accuse him of breaking the law.
The Senate, with 18 GOP lawmakers in support, voted on Sunday to advance the aid package, which includes funds for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies. The $95.3 billion foreign aid package features $60 billion for Ukraine, primarily for purchasing U.S.-made defense equipment, and $8 billion for the government in Kyiv and other assistance. The 67-27 test vote occurred as Trump sought to eliminate the aid and criticized NATO, suggesting that Russia could act unchecked in countries not contributing sufficiently to NATO’s budget.
