From Russia With Love: Money And Favors For MAGA Republicans To Block Aid For Ukraine

Why would Republicans who claim to be strong on defense, suddenly kiss up to a Russian dictator?

When in doubt about people's behavior, follow the money (and other favors) that might be influencing them. Remember Putin was the KGB chief. The KGB was the Russian spy agency featured in many James Bond movies including From Russia With Love. One of KGB's specialties was kompromat - using money and sex to get dirt on opponents in order to get them to do what Russia wanted. Connect the dots for yourself with this Relationship Map. See if you can spot:

How much money did the NRA get from Russian connections?
How much money did the Trump campaign get from Russia for his inauguration?
How much money did American Ethane (majority owned) by Russians contribute to Mike Johnson?
Which MAGA Republicans was Maria Butina connected with?
Who did Trump pardon for colluding with Russians?

Follow the Russian money and 'favors'

Aid To Ukraine Deal Derailed By Trump Intervention

Trump’s intervention also scuttled a deal to provide American allies, especially Ukraine the financial aid it needs to repel the invasion of Russia, but also financial aid for Israel and Taiwan. Trump claims he can end the war in Ukraine in one day — a promise that has sparked concern from Ukrainian leaders. They fear that Trump’s simplistic plan would involve the U.S. attempting to cede Ukrainian land to Russia. While he was President, many observers have forgotten that there was an ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on the eastern front. Despite his claimed friendship with Putin he was unable to resolve it. If he could not resolve it then, how can he claim to be able to resolve the war now? - Forbes

Johnson blocks vote on Ukraine aid deal

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won’t be ‘rushed’ to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls. Johnson said the U.S. House will not feel “rushed” to pass the $95.3 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, signaling a further stall over sending military hardware and munitions Kyiv badly needs to fight Russia.

Johnson made the remarks behind closed doors at a morning meeting of House Republicans, who are largely aligned with Donald Trump, the party’s presidential front-runner, in opposing the Senate-passed foreign assistance for Ukraine’s fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion. - AP

TakeAway: Protect democracy at home and abroad with American allies like Ukraine. Vote For President Biden and Democrats.

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