The Border Patrol Union slammed the House of Representatives for passing a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan without supplemental aid for the open southern U.S. border.
“We are beyond disappointed that the House would give aid to secure the borders of foreign countries, but gave nothing to allow the Border Patrol to secure the safety of the United States,” Brandon Judd, President, National Border Patrol Council, told Fox News’ Bill Melugin on Saturday.
NEW: In statement to @FoxNews, the Border Patrol union responds to the passing of the $95 billion foreign aid package:
"We are beyond disappointed that the House would give aid to secure the borders of foreign countries, but gave nothing to allow the Border Patrol to secure the…
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) April 20, 2024
“There’s nothing more backwards. I wouldn’t have even expected tax payer’s dollars. They could have given us policy, and that would have been enough,” he added.
In a previous post on X, Melugin shared reactions from Border Patrol agents after the House passed the massive spending bill earlier on Saturday.
“Unbelievable,” one said.
“We’re screwed,” said another. “So messed up.”
Some texts from Border Patrol and ICE contacts after I asked for their response to $95 billion in foreign aid passing the House, but nothing in this package for US border security as border numbers begin to rise again.
"Unbelievable."
"We're screwed."
"So messed up."
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) April 20, 2024
To add insult to injury, many members were seen waving the Ukraine flag on the House floor to celebrate the bill’s passing.
This is the U.S. House of Representatives under the direction of Speaker Mike Johnson. Democrats are celebrating his total capitulation with no victory for securing our border. #MTV pic.twitter.com/TtaIgnX9eg
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 20, 2024
Ukrainian flags fly in the chamber of the UNITED STATES House of Representatives as they vote to send more of your hard-earned money to a corrupt foreign regime. And just like that they shout “UKRAINE! UKRAINE!”while happily working to secure Ukraine’s borders, not ours. pic.twitter.com/ZXZo1kliNl
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 20, 2024
We've seen a lot of disgusting, anti-American behavior from politicians over the last few years, but handing out Ukraine flags in our Congress when so many are struggling here in America has got to be among the most disgraceful things I've ever witnessed.pic.twitter.com/rxEUBtFa4U
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 20, 2024
America Last https://t.co/Oj2xgM7eWn
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 20, 2024
101 Republicans voted with the Democrats to pass the bill, which will now head to the Senate.
A list of the 101 House Republicans who approved another $60 billion to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/4Fi8Bjzgcp
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 20, 2024