Overview

• Michael McCaul, a senior Republican and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, blames Russian propaganda for influencing a significant portion of the GOP base.
• McCaul emphasizes the critical need for a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, which has been delayed in Congress due to infighting.
• The aid package is vital for sustaining Ukraine's defense against Russia, with concerns growing as Russian forces gain ground.
• McCaul advocates for the aid as a measure of national security interest, warning of broader geopolitical implications if Ukraine falls.
• The delay in aid is attributed to pressure from Donald Trump and a new wave of GOP isolationism, complicating the passage of the aid package.