Republicans in Congress are criticizing President Joe Biden for his surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday. They argue that the president should have placed the worries of Americans first, such as the recent toxic train derailment in Ohio and the surge in illegal migration at the southern border.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) said that Biden’s visit is an example of his administration “putting America last”. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) also noted that it was Presidents’ Day and he wasn’t surprised Biden chose to go to Ukraine instead of East Palestine, Ohio.
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) also commented on Biden’s decision, noting how he has failed to visit East Palestine while former President Donald Trump plans on going there this week.
Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) called Biden’s visit “breathtaking”, saying that he can show up in Ukraine to ensure their borders are secure but not do the same for America considering millions of migrants have flooded across the border illegally under Biden’s administration.
Finally, Rep Thomas Massie (R-KY) warned senators to brace themselves for transparency and accountability when it comes to taxpayers’ money as he plans on using his seat on the House Rules Committee to excise Ukraine funding from larger bills if Republicans take back control of Congress again.
You should be standing with East Palestine—an American town in your own country that needs your help. https://t.co/m0fuFhBcXT
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) February 20, 2023
When our border is in crisis, Joe Biden goes home to nap in Delaware.
When Ohio burns with toxic chemicals, Biden’s admin says everything is fine.
So on Presidents’ Day, I’m not surprised that Biden is ditching America for Ukraine. He ditched America’s interests since the… https://t.co/svkwSunZTJ
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) February 20, 2023
