Senator Tuberville Criticized for Misstatements on Ukraine Aid and Russia Spending

The Alabama senator faced backlash after falsely claiming the U.S. spent $211 billion on Ukraine, confusing it with Russia's war expenditures.

Senator Tommy Tuberville incorrectly stated that the U.S. spent $211 billion on Ukraine, a figure that actually reflects Russia's spending on its war effort as of February 2024.
The senator's remarks were fact-checked and mocked online, with critics highlighting his misunderstanding of basic foreign policy details.
Tuberville has a history of controversial comments on the Ukraine war, including blaming NATO and the U.S. for provoking Russia's invasion.
Critics noted that much of the U.S. aid to Ukraine supports American defense contractors, including companies in Tuberville's home state of Alabama.
Experts and commentators expressed concern over Tuberville's repeated factual errors, questioning his grasp on key geopolitical issues.