Republicans storm out of briefing as Congress battles over Israel and Ukraine aid package
NBCNOV 2023
Senate Briefing Erupts Into Shouting Over Biden's Israel, Ukraine Aid Package
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The Spin
Democratic narrative
Republicans hijacked this briefing. Administration officials had been there to brief Congress on Ukraine's dire need for military aid. Instead, Republicans wanted to turn it all about border security, reaching such a fever pitch that they began screaming at military officials.
Republican narrative
This briefing was called to discuss Pres. Biden's proposed security package — a portion of which is dedicated to securing the US border with Mexico. Democrats wanted to conduct the meeting with no mention of this issue. Tempers only flared when Republicans tried to address it — and this was addressed to Sen. Schumer, not any military officials.