In a fiery address from the White House, President Joe Biden placed the blame squarely on former President Donald Trump for the potential collapse of a bipartisan package that aimed to bring about immigration policy changes and provide aid to Ukraine and Israel. Biden stated that the $118 billion bill, crafted through extensive efforts by a bipartisan group of senators, offered the most fair and humane reforms to the immigration system in recent memory, along with a robust set of measures to secure the border.

Expressing his frustrations, Biden lamented that the bill might not even make it to the Senate floor, attributing it to Trump's opposition motivated by political calculations rather than the greater good of the country. The president accused Trump of weaponizing the issue and allegedly pressuring Republican lawmakers to oppose the measure. Biden expressed disappointment in the GOP lawmakers who seemed to be yielding to these tactics, urging them to uphold the will of the American people instead.

The bill's text was unveiled on Sunday evening after months of negotiations and initially received praise from President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson swiftly deemed it "dead on arrival," casting doubts on its future prospects. Now, in the Senate, an increasing number of Republicans are indicating their intention to block a key procedural vote scheduled for Wednesday, further jeopardizing the package's chances.

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, one of the lead negotiators, shared his dismay over the escalating opposition from Republicans in a speech on the Senate floor. He questioned the sudden reversal of their position and asked, "What the hell just happened?"

President Biden also criticized Republicans for reneging on their previous statements, where they had requested a bill connecting Ukraine aid to immigration changes. Biden urged for a departure from toxic politics and called for an end to gamesmanship while the world awaited action.

The president provided details of what the bill entails, highlighting changes to asylum law and the inclusion of an emergency power allowing the closure of the border if unauthorized migrant crossings reached certain levels. Although the bill does not fulfill all of the Democrats' desired measures, such as a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 11 million unauthorized migrants, Biden stressed its significance in addressing the urgent needs of Ukraine as it faces the looming threat of Russian aggression.

Biden warned that without immediate aid, Ukraine would lack the necessary defense tools to combat Russian President Vladimir Putin's advances. He emphasized the potential consequences for America and its allies if Putin's power and control in Ukraine were not halted, placing the onus on Republicans in Congress who oppose funding for Ukraine, declaring that history is watching their actions closely.

As the bill faces uncertain prospects in Congress, President Biden vowed to take the issue directly to the American people, using it as a central focus in the upcoming campaign trail. He expressed determination to ensure that the voters understand why the bill failed and affirmed his commitment to addressing immigration reform and providing aid to Ukraine and Israel.