Biden, acknowledging the bill is unlikely to pass, placed the blame squarely on former President Donald Trump.
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President Joe Biden placed the blame squarely on former President Donald Trump for blocking Senate legislation that would implement stricter border controls and provide more aid to Ukraine, as Trump has warned the bill—which was negotiated by members of both parties—would be a “gift” to Democrats in an election year when immigration is a top campaign issue.Key Facts
There is a “simple reason” the bill is unlikely to move forward in the Senate: “Donald Trump,” Biden said in a White House address on Tuesday, urging Congress to approve the $118 billion package that would provide $60 billion in funding for Ukraine amid its war with Russia and $14 billion in assistance for Israel.
Biden said supporting the bill is “standing up to Putin” and that “opposing the bill is playing into his hand,” warning that “if we don’t stop Putin’s appetite for power” he will expand his attacks to countries outside of Ukraine, and potentially NATO allies.
Biden accused Trump of working the phones since the bill debuted to “threaten .
