Biden's Authorization of Ukrainian Strikes on Russia Sparks Outrage Among Trump Allies

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18/11/2024 18h23

**Biden's Reported Green Light for Ukrainian Strikes on Russia Sparks Trump Allies' Outrage**

President Joe Biden's alleged clearance for Ukraine to use American-made long-range missiles in strikes deep into Russia has provoked strong reactions from Donald Trump's allies. The move, if confirmed, signifies a significant shift from a previously maintained red line regarding the employment of US weaponry by Ukraine.

Although Donald Trump himself has not yet commented on the situation, people close to him have harshly criticized Biden's decision. Donald Trump Jr. was quick to express his disapproval, accusing the Biden administration of attempting to instigate a potential global conflict. "The military-industrial complex seems to want to make sure they get World War Three going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives," he remarked.

This brewing tension comes as President Biden has already allocated tens of billions of dollars to support Kyiv's war effort. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, while refraining from making specific comments about the missiles, stated that "missiles will speak for themselves."

Donald Trump, who won the recent November 5 election and is set to return to the White House on January 20, has promised to end US involvement in wars and redirect the funds to domestic improvements. He has vowed to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 24 hours, although he has not provided concrete details on how he plans to achieve this.

Trump-aligned figures in Congress and the tech industry have also voiced their opposition. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene anchored her criticism on Biden, emphasizing that the American electorate does not support foreign military engagements, tweeting, "The American people gave a mandate on Nov 5th against these exact America last decisions and do NOT want to fund or fight foreign wars. We want to fix our own problems."

Similarly, Utah Senator Mike Lee and tech billionaire Elon Musk joined in the chorus of dissent, with Lee accusing Democrats of favoring war due to its role in expanding government power.

Despite the backlash, Biden intends to utilize all financial resources approved by Congress up to the January handover. It remains uncertain whether this will include additional aid to Ukraine, and Trump's stance on this policy after taking office is yet to be seen.

Amid these developments, the Kremlin has heightened its rhetoric, accusing the United States of escalating the conflict. Putin's spokesperson labeled America's support as "adding fuel to the fire," while the Russian president himself has occasionally hinted at the possibility of nuclear weapon use under extreme scenarios.

Experts like former US envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker believe that Biden’s decision could prompt Russia to exercise greater caution. Volker argued that allowing Ukraine to target Russian military logistics and supplies would strategically benefit Ukraine and pressure Russia.

With tensions soaring, the situation presents increasingly complex dynamics between the US, Ukraine, and Russia, influenced by internal political shifts in the United States and the international community's reactions.

The views expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of ICARO, or any of its affiliates.

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