McConnell Backs GOP Border Policy Demands, Blocking New Ukraine Aid

The Democrats’ $110 billion proposed bill provides around $10 billion for border patrol, counter-narcotics, and immigration enforcement operations.

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaks to reporters in Washington on Oct. 4, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) threw his support behind fellow Republicans who are demanding stronger border security measures in exchange for their vote in favor of President Joe Biden’s request to fund new Ukraine-related aid.

“I’m advocating and I hope all of our members vote no on the motion to proceed to the shell to make the point, hopefully for the final time, that we insist on meaningful changes to the border,” Mr. McConnell told reporters on Dec. 5.