Trump’s pick for budget director won’t say whether he would release Ukraine aid
- Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for White House Budget Director, would not commit to distributing military aid to Ukraine during his confirmation hearing.
- Senator Gary Peters accused Vought of withholding $214 million in military aid for Ukraine in 2019, which led to Trump's first impeachment.
- Vought indicated that spending cuts would be necessary to address budget deficits, which have pushed the national debt above $28 trillion.
- Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed shock at Vought's unwillingness to commit to approving $3.8 billion in aid for Ukraine amid its war with Russia.
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