The fight against the Ukraine War continues to rage on, with a $95 billion Senate bill being pushed through that could have far-reaching consequences. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) has sounded the alarm and is calling on his Republican colleagues to vote against the bill, as it contains an “impeachment time bomb” aimed at former President Donald Trump.
In a public post on social media platform X, Vance stated that the bill contains a dangerous provision that could lead to Trump’s impeachment if he is reelected. Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk, known for his pro-Trump stance, reacted to Vance’s post, calling the situation “insane.”
This is insane https://t.co/tKgaz0pSBZ
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 12, 2024
In a memo to Republican colleagues, Vance outlined the language of the bill, which would provide funding for Ukraine until September 2025. This would be nearly a year into a possible second term for Trump if he is reelected. Vance pointed out that this is the same timeline that Trump was impeached for pausing aid to Ukraine in December 2019.
The impeachment proceedings were based on allegations that Trump withheld aid in exchange for information on then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s business dealings in Ukraine. However, every single House Republican voted against Trump’s impeachment, and he was later acquitted by the Senate.
Vance highlighted the hypocrisy of the situation, stating that Democrats argued Trump had “abused his power” by withholding aid, but now they are trying to pass a bill that would restrict Trump’s ability to control foreign policy. He warned that if Trump were to pause aid to bring the conflict to a peaceful resolution, he would once again face impeachment due to Democrats’ “fake violation of budget law.”
Listen to this!
Dems and 8 Senate RINOs are adding a tucked-away provision inside their Ukraine bill, that would make a future peace deal w Ukraine illegal in a Trump presidency! pic.twitter.com/aOfhfW1fyW
— 🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) February 12, 2024
The Senator also pointed out that Biden administration officials have openly boasted about their plans to tie Trump’s hands when it comes to foreign policy. This move would effectively “future-proof” aid for Ukraine in case Trump wins reelection.
Former Trump Acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell also weighed in on the matter, urging for the removal of the impeachment provision or for Republicans to vote against the bill.
BREAKING: Speaker Johnson holds the line, shuts down the Senate foreign funding bill:
“The Republican-led House will not be jammed or forced into passing a foreign aid bill that was opposed by most Senate Republicans. pic.twitter.com/g1iimurJF4
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 14, 2024
Vance and many others urged all Republicans to oppose the passage of the bill, as it represents an attempt by the foreign policy “blob/deep state” to undermine the Trump administration. The true intention behind this bill is to restrict Trump’s foreign policy decisions and provide grounds for another impeachment if he goes against their wishes.
