A“60 Minutes” segment sparked controversy by asserting that American taxpayers are effectively “subsidizing” Ukraine’s economy and footing the bill for Ukraine’s first responders.
These revelations coincide with the results of recent polls.
A CNN poll revealed that 55% of Americans are against Congress authorizing additional funding to assist Ukraine. (Trending: Joe Biden Created A Disaster He Can’t Solve)
60 Minutes reported: “American taxpayers are financing more than just weapons. We discovered the U.S. government’s buying seeds and fertilizer for Ukrainian farmers… and covering the salaries of Ukraine’s first responders – all 57,000 of them.”
“That includes the team that trains this rescue dog – named Joy – to comb through the wreckage of Russian strikes looking for survivors,” the network continued.
“And the U.S. also funds the divers who we saw clearing unexploded ammunition from the country’s rivers – to make them safe again for swimming and fishing,” the segment added.
“Russia’s invasion shrank Ukraine’s economy by about a third. We were surprised to find that to keep it afloat the U.S. government is subsidizing small businesses.” the show said. (Trending: Thanks to Biden, America Is Speeding Toward Great Depression)
Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell said, “Billions for Ukrainian farmers, first responders and Ukrainian entrepreneurs?! Why?”
“The U.S. should be doing the tough work of peacemaking. We need aggressive diplomats if you want to avoid war. Where is the draft peace plan?” Grenell asked. (Trending: Biden Shamefully Vetoes Bill For U.S. Military)
Fox News Guy Benson said, “Such things shouldn’t need to be discovered by media outlets. If this is what we are subsidizing, make a fully transparent case for it.”
Fox News co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy said, “As American farmers, ranchers & small businesses suffer from Biden’s climate/energy policies & basic city services are strained & cut because of his open border policies, Joe Biden is subsidizing THIS!!??!! Don’t tell me Biden isn’t compromised.”