U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper said that Republicans and Democrats will continue to support military aid to Ukraine, despite the House of Representatives being divided over issues with speaker selection. Transmits words TASS.
As Cooper points out, the Pentagon received substantial support “from both sides in securing Ukraine.” He also expressed confidence that the details of the assistance provided will change over time, but according to Cooper, “support will remain high.
The Deputy Secretary of Defense also expressed his readiness to work with Congress to meet defense needs amid reports that radical Republicans are ready to support Kevin McCarthy’s candidacy for Speaker of the House in exchange for a promise to reach a resolution. a $75 billion reduction in the defense budget.
Previously reportedThe U.S. House of Representatives said it was unable to elect its president after the results of the 11th round of voting. It was announced that the leader of the Republicans, Kevin McCarthy, did not receive the necessary 218 votes for victory. Former US President Donald Trump, nominated by Republican Matt Goetz, is recorded to have received only one vote.
Thus, the age-old record was broken when he was elected president in the ninth round.