Staff Reports
In response to Joe Biden's address to the UN General Assembly, Tim Scott, a Republican candidate from South Carolina, criticized the president's policies. He noted that these include the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the hostage swap with Iran, and his relationship with China's President Xi Jinping.
Sen. @VoteTimScott responded to President Joe Biden's address to the United Nations on Tuesday, claiming the Biden administration has made the country less safe and vowing to stand by the United States's allies should he become president.https://t.co/sFiOpavvi0
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) September 19, 2023
In his campaign, Scott stated that he would stand up for the country's allies if he were to become the next president. He noted that his approach would involve taking a firm stance against enemies and prioritizing loyalty. However, he believes that the message has been lost under Joe Biden's administration.
In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, US Vice President Joe Biden called for global collaboration to address the issues of climate change and Russia's aggression against Ukraine. He urged other nations to stand up to the country's aggressors and preserve the principles of the UN. Biden noted that if the organization's core values are not upheld, the security of all its members would be at risk.
Scott's criticism of Biden's approach toward Ukraine aligns with what he has previously stated about increasing military aid for the country. Even though Biden struggles to secure funding for the country through Congress, he and other Republicans support providing military aid.
The divisions between Senate and House leaders over how to handle Ukraine aid in the upcoming government funding bills highlight the divisions within Congress over the country's national security interests.
