Staff Reports
Another day, another scandal for the Department of Defense (DoD). According to Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon has discovered “inconsistencies in equipment valuation for Ukraine” which has led to the provision of an additional $6.2 billion in aid. This is an outrageous amount of money, on top of the billions that have already been poured into Ukraine by the United States. The fact that the Pentagon doesn’t even know how this money will be spent is disturbing – it’s just being allocated into “presidential drawdown packages.” How can the American people trust that their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent wisely when the government doesn’t even know where it’s going?
Ukraine Provided With an Extra $6.2 BILLION Due to Accounting Errorhttps://t.co/e5Wamj0pdP
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 21, 2023
It’s not just the lack of transparency that’s concerning, there’s also the issue of fraud. Members of Congress have voiced their concerns about the potential for funds to end up in the wrong hands, and with the DoD’s track record, it’s a valid concern. Senator Josh Hawley has called for an independent watchdog for Ukraine funding to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent appropriately and not subject to fraud.
BREAKING: 'Accounting error' provides extra $6.2 BILLION for Ukraine, Pentagon says pic.twitter.com/75022IXg9k
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 20, 2023
$6.2 BILLION dollar error! And yet the Senate won’t vote for an independent watchdog for Ukraine funding. Almost like Senators don’t want to know … https://t.co/R5rtJja2gR
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) June 21, 2023
Biden hired 87,000 new armed IRS agents yet it’s the Pentagon that made an “accounting error” that gives $6.2 billion extra to Ukraine.
The US Government is run by imbeciles.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 20, 2023
If I had a $62 accounting error on my tax return, they'd haul my ass off to jail.
Hunter Biden didn't report $3,000,000 and no one cares. They let his ass off!
The Pentagon just lost $6.2 billion and accidentally sent it to Ukraine.
This whole system need to be overhauled!!!!
— Lavern Spicer 🇺🇸 (@lavern_spicer) June 20, 2023
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden and his national security team have promised to help Ukraine “as long as it takes” to repel Russian forces. This kind of rhetoric is worrisome – how long will it take? At what point do we say enough is enough? It’s important to remember that this is a war with no clear end, and the costs are adding up quickly.
And speaking of costs, let’s not forget the elephant in the room – Hunter Biden. The media has been quick to point out the hypocrisy of the DoD being allowed to get away with “inconsistencies in equipment valuation” while the American taxpayer is held accountable for every penny they spend. But when it comes to Hunter Biden’s shady dealings in Ukraine, the mainstream media remain silent. It’s time for some accountability across the board.
In conclusion, the provision of an additional $6.2 billion in aid to Ukraine highlights the ongoing issues with the DoD’s oversight and management. The lack of transparency and potential for fraud is alarming, and with no clear end in sight for the conflict in Ukraine, the costs will only continue to mount. It’s time for the government to be held accountable for how they’re spending our tax dollars, and for the media to report on all instances of corruption – not just the ones that fit their narrative.
