German officials alarmed by US Senate's block on Ukraine aid amid Trump re-election concerns
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German politicians are deeply concerned by the failure of Republicans in the US Senate to pass military aid for Ukraine, viewing it as a sign of what could happen if Donald Trump is re-elected president. Michael Roth, chairman of the Bundestag's Committee on International Affairs from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), voiced these anxieties in comments reported by DW on Feb. 8.
Roth pointed to the stalled aid as a possible precursor to the challenges Ukraine might face if Trump secures another term.
"Should Donald Trump win the election in November, this obstruction of aid by Congress could very well signal the troubles ahead during his administration," Roth said. He further warned that such developments could undermine Europe's security and pose a significant threat to Ukraine's sovereignty.
"The future of a free and independent Ukraine will be in great danger," Roth said.
Roth took issue with the European Union's long-standing reliance on the United States for military support to Ukraine, calling for Europe to shoulder more responsibility. "It's high time we Europeans step up to curb and stop Russian aggression, regardless of whether the next US president is Trump or Biden. This is the correct path forward."
The US Senate failed to support the consideration of a bipartisan package of border reforms, including aid to Ukraine and Israel, on Feb. 7. The corresponding bill did not receive enough votes during the procedural vote.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for a separate bill for aid to Israel without funds for Ukraine and is skeptical of the bipartisan Senate proposal.
The White House has labeled Johnson’s proposal a "cynical political maneuver" and "trickery," hinting that U.S. President Joe Biden would not sign a standalone bill for aid to Israel if it reached his desk.
On Jan. 26, the Financial Times wrote that U.S. aid to Ukraine "hangs by a thread" due to Republicans being influenced by former President Donald Trump, who demands the party reject the bipartisan immigration agreement.
On Jan. 19, Johnson mentioned that he frequently discusses border reinforcement with Trump — including conversations just before a meeting focused on the border and aid to Ukraine, hosted by Biden.
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