McConnell lays into Pentagon for sitting on $400M in Ukraine aid
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Hill
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Mitch McConnell, now chairing the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, publicly criticizes the Pentagon's handling of $400 million designated for Ukraine military assistance. The former Republican leader demands accountability for the delayed deployment of critical defense resources intended to support Ukraine's ongoing conflict. This confrontation highlights tensions between Congress and the Department of Defense over efficient allocation and timely distribution of authorized military aid.
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McConnell lays into Pentagon for sitting on $400M in Ukraine aid
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who now chairs the powerful Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, is taking the Pentagon to task for sitting on $400 million in military…
