In the latest indication that Republican senators are deeply divided over tying aid for Ukraine to Israel funding, Sen. Lindsey Graham said it would be “huge mistake” to separate the two after listening to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.
“I support the package staying together. I think Secretary Blinken and Austin gave a good answer why we should not break it apart,” he told reporters outside the hearing, a notable shift after he indicated Monday that he would be open to passing a standalone bill to support Israel.
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