A few weeks ago, Zelensky returned to Congress, once again requesting more of our taxpayer dollars to fund Ukraine. Americans must be the priority, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, which have destroyed thousands of homes and lives. Simply put, we should NOT be sending money to Ukraine and should instead focus on our own country.

The United States should stop sending aid to foreign countries for their wars. Congress should prioritize America and the needs of its people. Right now, hundreds of thousands of Americans need urgent aid following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Congress, the answer to whether we should send more money to Ukraine is simple: NO! We, the people, demand that no more aid be sent to Ukraine and that our taxpayer dollars be used to serve the interests of the United States.

Back in April, Speaker Johnson announced that the House would consider Ukraine aid after the Easter recess. Now, once again, there are discussions about increasing aid ahead of winter. This time, a $375 million arms package is being considered, which includes an unspecified number of AGM-154 glide munitions for Ukraine's F-16s.

Last year, Congress tried to pass a $105 billion aid package for Israel and Ukraine. In addition to military assistance, it included $125 million in security aid from the Department of Defense inventories to meet Ukraine’s immediate battlefield needs, along with $300 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses. During this time, the Department of Defense also announced an additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine. The package for Israel and Ukraine was separate, yet still totaled $106 million, with $14 million for Israel and Palestine, $60 million for Ukraine, and $32 million for other Indo-Pacific allies.

The fact that Congress is even considering sending more money to Ukraine after already sending billions is an insult to Americans and must be stopped immediately. Do NOT send any more aid to Ukraine! What’s even more outrageous is that hundreds of thousands of Americans urgently need emergency aid right now. Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left devastation, loss of life, and chaos in their wake. Our government should be focused on getting these people to safety, providing shelter and food, and helping these communities recover.