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Rhiannon12866

(257,762 posts) Fri May 1, 2026, 12:30 AM Friday

Sen. King to Hegseth: 'Why are we abandoning Ukraine?' - MS NOW Reports

Sen. Angus King (I-ME) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Pentagon budget and why there is no money in it that will be allocated to Ukraine. - Aired on 04/30/2026.

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Sen. King to Hegseth: 'Why are we abandoning Ukraine?' - MS NOW Reports (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Friday OP

So..we have funds for Ukraine that are being diverted because we have reneged on our commitments Deuxcents Friday #1

I heard this exchange earlier today and was Inkey Friday #2

Thanks! I certainly agree with you, he shows his lack of understanding and qualifications every time he speaks Rhiannon12866 Friday #3

Deuxcents

(27,477 posts)

1. So..we have funds for Ukraine that are being diverted because we have reneged on our commitments

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 12:41 AM

Friday

To them and by doing so, Europe has picked up our responsibility instead of leaving them to be annihilated. Got it. 🤬

Inkey

(535 posts)

2. I heard this exchange earlier today and was

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 02:04 AM

Friday

in awe of these questions and totally let down with his answers during this hearing.

Rhiannon12866

(257,762 posts)

3. Thanks! I certainly agree with you, he shows his lack of understanding and qualifications every time he speaks