In a political twist, Donald Trump managed to turn the Republican Party against his own immigration reform, potentially clearing the path for crucial votes on aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The GOP had previously linked support for Ukraine to immigration legislation, aiming to press President Joe Biden on stringent immigration measures. However, an unexpected bipartisan agreement on an immigration reform plan, acceptable to Republicans, has caused a shift in priorities.
A voting proposal is now on the table, combining the immigration plan with allocations of 57 billion euros for Ukraine, 13.3 billion euros for Israel, and military assistance for Taiwan, as well as 3.7 billion for other countries near China. Faced with the prospect of advancing the anti-immigration plan, Republicans reversed their stance and decided to vote against it, not out of conviction, but as a strategic move. Donald Trump, whose campaign heavily focused on immigration, now asserts that stringent laws are unnecessary, trusting the President to manage the border situation effectively.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, influenced by Trump’s position, ensured that the immigration reform project would not even come to a vote. The failure of the proposal also involved Republicans breaking ranks, as seen in the rejection of the motion to impeach Homeland Security adviser Alexander Mayorkas and the denial of 13.3 billion aid to Israel.
Paradoxically, this development opens up the possibility of separate votes on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. With the immigration deal off the table, Democrats, holding the Senate majority, plan to push the aid proposal to a vote. While passage remains uncertain, the proposal’s consideration in the voting process signifies a potential breakthrough. The political challenge for Republicans to reject legislation supporting Ukraine and Israel adds complexity to the unfolding situation, presenting a surprising turn of events compared to the scenario just a week ago.
Source: Nationworldnews
