BREAKING NEWS: Rand Paul Absolutely Unleashes On McConnell, Schumer In Tirade Against Ukraine Aid

On the Senate floor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) unleashes a tirade against Ukraine aid, blasting the leadership of both parties.
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[@kristenkylemack9477]

Schumer & McConnell need to be kicked out of office. Along with Pelosi, Schift Naddler, Omar, AOC & the rest of the Squad!

[@jimthigpen333]

And every republican that goes along with this corruption.

[@TheLMC323]

We need to block them from coming back!

[@JVendittelli]

American tax payer money spent in Ukraine so that Black-Rock can purchase all the land in Ukraine for free. The criminal few want to own everything.

[@neolahoodrat3157]

Sounds like a sheeple squad ranting

[@marthavineyards7525]

I've been saying this since 2016, and warning what Obuma and Hillary were doing in his first stolen term. I say stolen because these Rhinos knew that Obuma was never eligible to run for office. Neither is Kamala Harris and Nikki Haley, a Rhino as well..and perhaps also influenced y c h I n a...

[@thedude828-ed2nn]

Whoever voted for this bill should be charged with treason.

[@bobami5331]

they voted for their %10 cut plus popping the corks.

[@dianebeier8379]

Bullseye!!!!!

[@mikefrancis8223]

10% FOR THE BIG GUY ?????

[@kathybabich4213]

The House didn't vote on this, so how did they get it? I heard this bill had a clause in it, that if the President stopped funding or made a peace deal, would be impeached. They are referring to Trump, should he gets back in office.

[@user-ARK1547]

High Treason

[@kathyharris9802]

I am sick of paying for foreign wars and paying for food, medical care and housing for people who sneaked into my country. It’s time for a change in DC.

[@justmythought7658]

Strange, we in Europe are sick of paying for the refugees caused by the US wars.

[@user-ni8ct9zd5b]

Say Nothing,! PAY THOSE TAXES.

[@dmay1477]

Schumer and McConnell need to be on that plane with a no return stamp on their passport

[@Thomas-il8ph]

Get rid of Shumer and McConnell.

[@Orson2u]

Beautify America ! Defenestrate BOTH NOW!

[@peggyjohnson9223]

Yes, TERM LIMIT'S would have taken those 2 out by now.

[@peggyhawkinson3061]

IF ONLY….

[@pamelacacace-crepeau4191]

Can't stand either one!

[@Thomas-il8ph]

@@pamelacacace-crepeau4191 Shumer is a Gargoyle, and McConnell is a Mummy

[@wayneturpen592]

Social Security is NOT entitlement.. I’m 70 years old and have paid into social security since i was 16. NOT an entitlement !!!!

[@Joy-xb8ob]

What about the stolen $ ?

[@bgjb-r1499]

I don’t want to be disrespectful but if you take what you’ve put into SS and added 5% on that money you would have drawn it down in 6, maybe 7 years. You’re right it’s not an entitlement from years 1-6, but after that it is an entitlement.

[@roywilkowski2326]

That's true enough. But, this is because we're not allowed to invest a portion of our social security in the free market, like other countries do with their old-age retirement funds. Instead, for half a century the IRS held a gun barrel to my head and stole the sweat from my brow in order for the gov't to spend my hard-earned sweat in the most irresponsible and self-serving manner, as outlined in just one example by Sen. Paul. Yes, I can vote, and I have in every election since 1976, but the system is too large and unwieldy for my vote to have any effect in such matters.@@bgjb-r1499

[@loveurneighbor4804]

They weren't even supposed to touch OUR SS money!

[@prestonhanson501]

You could of saved your own money for yourself. Instead they just stole your money. That's all it's about now. Theft of the people.

[@justinwagner7510]

The people responsible for these bills need to be jailed!!! This is outrageous!

[@stevethomas4353]

Veterans living on the streets, many people working 2 or 3 jobs, southern border is gutted like a fish! Ukraine is not America or NATO's concern!

[@nzmetalhead]

It is when Russia has taken it over and then goes after Poland, which is a NATO country. It is when it goes after Finland, which recently joined NATO. You either give Ukraine the ability to cripple Russia's military or you wait until Russian and Ukrainian forces under a Russian flag are invading neighbouring countries.

[@The_Rob_D]

@@nzmetalheadOr….we DONT FUND FOREIGN WARS. Please show any evidence or intelligence that Russia is going to invade Poland. Or are you just spitballing in support of poor choices by democrats and RINOSs?

[@jonasgrye]

IMPEACH SCHUMER AND MCCONNELL

[@cesarp577]

No. It will never happen. It is more likely you are being struck by lightning 100 times.

[@markwojo727]

Absolutely please do.

[@OlliGarch]

😢

[@dazzles1975]

Impeach the establishment. They give $100's of billions of tax payers money every few months to fund wars. I'm sure there would be some kick back of taxpayer money back to the establishment. How can a president earn $70,000,000 in eight years on a $400,000 yearly salary. It's a joke. The US political system is a joke stealing from the tax payer and lining their own pockets.

[@user-ud9ep6ym7r]

Power protects power, Freemasons will usher in the Antichrist in 2025

[@kellyarnett4062]

Stop the extortion of the American taxpayers. Why does every country and border need our taxes? What about our border? What about our taxes? We pay the taxes yet don't benefit from paying them.

[@charlottamertz166]

The state of California has the largest amount of taxes & we have the roads in America. Brought to you by Gavin Newsom, the same Gavin Newsom that is now grooming himself for presidency. 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@chrisbranham7712]

Hell no!!!!! Trump 2024!!!! Take back our Country!!!!!✝️🇱🇷🇱🇷👍💪💯 PERCENT!!!!!

[@kellypitts7032]

No one is coming to save us. Either we do it ourselves or we shut up.

[@user-vz8ln7pr7e]

Exactly

[@sharonchrsns1156]

Our people need to repent and turn to God Almighty to save us “We the people”

[@martins1256]

I am a liberal...I can't believe I am saying this but I AGREE with Rand Paul. He is 100 percent right.

[@EB-qb1vl]

A liberal, supporting a moderate/independent. I can't believe it either.

[@Ornys199]

He's russian asset

[@TheeJerseyDevil]

@@Ornys199 Your the only Russian plant on the boards here. Are you the same one that deals wit Biden in any way?!?!?

[@Ornys199]

@@TheeJerseyDevil USA signed a treaty if you fuck up others countries will look at you as a weak one.

[@Nigriff]

If you agree with Rand Paul, you're a Classical Liberal... which is very similar to a Libertarian. The Democrats and Republicans have become a Uni Party that is in it for themselves and their cronies... at our expense.

[@annalramey6554]

Taxpayers need to demand an audit of every dollar spent by Congress NOW!

[@kevinhartwig476]

Rand Paul is the only member of congress that sounds the alarm on our 34 trillion dollar debt. We need to clean house in Washington DC and Schumer and McConnell need to go tomorrow

[@karenpigage2818]

I would vote for him to be Vice President!

[@betsyhoward4263]

Go without pension or lifetime healthcare - paid for by you & me!!!

[@betsyhoward4263]

WHY WHY WHY do the damndemocrats want to give BILLIONS to the MOST CORRUPT COUNTRY IN ALL OF EUROPE!!!

[@JVendittelli]

American tax payer money spent in Ukraine so that Black-Rock can purchase all the land in Ukraine for free. The criminal few want to own everything.

[@mariohenriquez8599]

The incompetency is undoubtedly, are the same beauties in the government. the debt talks by itself.

[@bigdeal6852]

We "need" more people in our Government like Rand Paul ! 👍 Thank You Mr. Paul for speaking for most of the Americans ! 👍 🇺🇸

[@rebeccabrown5014]

I think Rand Paul speaks for all legal Americans. The problem is that too many people are ignorant in our country and will always be happy spending money we do not have.

[@sherryblanton2029]

@@rebeccabrown5014 Add Senator John Kennedy❣️

[@willterry5839]

What a representative is supposed to be thank you Rand Paul

[@user-tt4qo8sg3u]

Thank you for speaking the Truth!

[@PatrickFerryCoach]

"What world do you borrow money to pay charity?" Thank you Rand for calling out BOTH parties!

[@MJ-td3ij]

BOTH PARTIES!!! The party needs to END. STOP

[@williamwallace4807]

nothing is going to happen.

[@robinhunt6644]

Both parties are bad. Only reason Kemp and Texas Governor gave troops to the border is because the know the Trump Train is coming.

[@janicefearer8061]

Keep after them, Senator Paul. No more money to other countries. Why?

[@Shovel-om7kn]

Don’t believe what he says for a minute. He’s MAGA remember?

[@drixchel0808]

No taxation without representation! Y’all remember that slogan?

[@masterofshadows8904]

Taxation. Is. Theft. 😊

[@amyphelps6037]

The things he’s saying should be unanimous for anyone serving the American people.

[@stevehvac1]

The USA money needs to stay in the USA no more money laundering

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes out of office Joe Biden out now@@jwdory

[@healthyone100]

LIKE THEY ARE GOING to listen!

[@RobertKing-yi3vm]

Thank you Senator Paul for putting America first!

[@tonabnehmer9407]

BS, not helping Ukraine will strengthen Putin and his allies China, Iran, North Korea and Hamas, that will be far more expensive than help for Ukraine!

[@deborahplasencia1833]

mr paul would be best if he returned to doing the work he trained to do and provide charity surgery to those in greatest need. he is not benefitting We the People with his actions in a public service capacity.

[@stephenrowe2286]

If you read my post, you can see that kind of outlook really does the opposite, in regards to the benefit for the US, on many levels. Please.

[@pirththee]

Paul isn't licensed anymore.@@deborahplasencia1833

[@pirththee]

Paul puts Senator Paul first.

[@HaveFaithPrayHard]

Man, this is powerful! He is on point and very honest! I'm so happy someone is standing up and speaking on all the wrongdoing that's happening now 💯

[@salvadoremarinaro6350]

Where are all the other senate members that should be there taking notes and making plans to fix this shit!!!

[@sambro9134]

The American public should be voting on this, we clearly aren’t a representative government

[@deidrejefferson4475]

You've got that right!

[@fightignorance3598]

Where gave you been all this time? When have Americans any say ? Even if they have, had the politicians ever listened?

[@mistercrankypants]

Oh no, we are a RG. We're just not being represented. At all. Clearly. The Fed, our Fed, has been bought and paid for by people and interests that don't give a flying squirrel turd about the American people's well being . On the contrary! They parasite off the American people and resources. Here's a politician, a man, a fellow citizen, a person, saying what we all know, pointing out the obvious, on the floor, at the epicenter of our system- and what will be the result? Hopefully the people, you, will be upset and start making noise. The boiling pot, that slow boiling pot is boiling. It's time for people to be held accountable. Heads. Hopefully it's through peaceful means, but those mofos calling the shots aren't going to give it up voluntarily. I'm glad RP is able to speak like this. It gives me hope. How much longer will voices like his be allowed to even be heard? It's time for left and right to come together. Not when there's an overt obvious catastrophe, because that is coming, but now. Call me an alarmist if you want to, but please at least consider the possibility, the reality that if major changes don't take place for the better and soon this could be the end of debate, of freedom as we've known it. The people, WE, all know things are completely sideways. Love one another. Stand together.

[@mazlosoutdooradventures8594]

The uni party only represents wef principles

[@mikekring0420]

Mainly because there's no term limits and companies are allowed to put cash in our representatives pockets. We need to push for change drain the swamp

[@johndoucet7400]

The real question is how did this pass without the approval of the taxpayers? My vote is NO!

[@juliemorgan4937]

This is misuse fraud theft waste of Americans tax dollars our funds.....

[@zenosgrasshopper]

Taxation (and taxation, and more taxation) without representation.

[@janisbrunst4226]

Thought the house controlled the purse strings.

[@carolynmoore796]

Exactly, we should get to vote on major amounts of money being sent or spent . They are supposed to work FOR us not control us.

[@christys.5024]

We have no say

[@larryhouse1926]

Mcconnell has to be driven out of office. He is a shame and a shame for the people of Kentucky.

[@bradbullock8696]

The snakes in Washington are incredible! Just wow !

[@timzeringue2649]

Can't wait for judgment day my friend .

[@justme7777]

The elites all have thier fingers in this as well.

[@justme7777]

​@@timzeringue2649, it's CLEARLY getting close. If we know this much, how much more does God know? Jesus said "everything done in the dark will be brought into the light". I can see more and more of thier evil coming into the light.

[@JVendittelli]

American tax payer money spent in Ukraine so that Black-Rock can purchase all the land in Ukraine for free. The criminal few want to own everything.

[@lindahutton4237]

Boy did you hit that one on the nose stay safe my friend❤

[@user-mh7lp4di5z]

They should have roll call for our representatives. No show, no pay, 3 strikes and you're out!

[@ken5042]

But they want a raise !

[@michaelreszotko3777]

One of the best political voices out there. Throw the rest out!

[@RobertJackson437]

Well done Paul, you are a real patriot fighter 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@yahuahforever3169]

Facts

[@dianebeier8379]

RAND IS A TRUE WARRIOR, NEVER GIVES UP IN SHOWING TRUTH!!❤❤❤❤

[@kevintom88]

If we had 100 honest senators like Rand Paul. We would be the strongest country in the world.

[@kathyd9324]

The man just told a pack of lies! First of all we don't send cash to Ukraine we send weapons. The funds for Ukraine goes to our U.S. manufacturers to make new stuff, that we keep to replace the old stuff we send. It actually updates our military supplies. Rand Paul knows this.

[@yael_world]

Who do you think is the strongest country?

[@drew8642]

@@yael_worldnot for long but the USA has the strongest most advanced military industrial complex in the world…but the 5th column enemies within and globalist are quickly breaking and destroying this once great nation. Just wait till ALL patriots, with Gods will stand up in one fell swoop.

[@devonteforeman]

@@yael_world At this point probably China. They have more people, their economy isn't 34 trillion in debt, and they manufacture more than the US.

[@pragmaticno1630]

​@@yael_world not you

[@donnagravelle4247]

You're one of the few great senators left in Congress. Hope we can preserve our great nation. Thank you for your honest update. God bless you and America.

[@doraharrison1642]

Great speech Mr Paul thank you.

[@markraimo1283]

I think it's time for all Americans to stop paying taxes. This is ridiculous!

[@lindafrick1297]

YEAH!!! DO NOT PAY ANYMORE!!!

[@kirktaylor4954]

Agreed --except the army of new agents will be knocking on your door.

[@markraimo1283]

@@kirktaylor4954 not if every single American stopped paying taxes altogether. They can't get everyone. I don't see that ever happening. I'm just saying.

[@kimsherman4592]

We are slaves to our government our hard earned money goes to foreign countries 😢

[@rebeccabailey7995]

That's what I've been saying. Let's give them no more tax dollars to piss away.

[@jasoncochran853]

It makes me sick to hear the amount of corruption going on...

[@aaronedmunds4829]

They don't even try to hide it anymore

[@lovelight9164]

Oh I'm sure we haven't even seen 10% of the corruption yet.

[@rawkingkong]

​@@aaronedmunds4829 I was gonna say it has always been this bad it was just easier to hide before social media.

[@assistofficial9814]

My left ear is well informed now! Thanks.

[@radoslaviondrov6459]

This is a bold, just and honorable speech - for the future of that country!

[@dorarobertson3608]

Schumer and McConnell get their cut, no problem.

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

For real

[@a.salmon8193]

Citizens no longer matter. The politicians don't have to hide their contempt for Americans any more. Good on Rand Paul but it changes nothing.

[@morriganfey6079]

Just a note: 1 million immigrants a year is more than some U.S. state populations. In 3 years it's more than 16 state populations. 1 million a year is already insane.

[@gracenguyen6612]

But it’s about one million a month at this time!

[@morriganfey6079]

@@gracenguyen6612 The states are counting their illegal populations to get more seats in the house and other places. Since technically it doesn't say representation is based on only citizen population. If we could fix THAT, it would fix some of the other stuff.

[@dawnmitchell11]

Some numbers I looked into. USA population: 1950 - 150,000,000 2023 - 340,000,000 deathrate: 1950 - 1,425,000 total 9.50 per 1,000 people 2023 - 3,145,000 total 9.25 per 1,000 people birthrate: 1950 - 3,750,000 total 25.00 per 1,000 people 2023 - 4,110,588 total 12.09 per 1,000 people Population growth: 1950 - 3,235,000 2023 - 965,588 These numbers don't take immigration numbers into account. But, just by birthrate and death rate alone, there is a large different in population growth. Lots of things to take into consideration regarding how many per year is appropriate. I think most politicians these days are looking at the number of workers vs the number of people on retirement social security as well as disability social security. So you would need to look at the number of people immigrating who are working vs how many working people are retiring or dying also. I think there needs to be a balance. What are our resources available per population (natural resources, infrastructure, social services) and what is the extraction and building rate for those resources. Quality of life and what is the current social and moral outlook of citizens vs those migrating here need to be taken into account also.

[@morriganfey6079]

Well yeah, politicians have to look at what's going on with social security because if they don't replace the base of the pyramid scheme they have created, people might notice that politicians in every single western country have been stealing from the retirement accounts. Retirement accounts were supposed to compensate for inflation through interest rates and investing-- and every penny was supposed to go back into the accounts. Instead, politicians allocated that money to the government slush fund. Having resources doesn't mean you have to allow foreigners into your country. Especially since that has an impact of birth rates. So does the fact that the economy has been going downhill for decades at least. At this point our GDP consists of 40% government spending. But it's fine. Our food and water supplies are poisoned. GL to the invaders coming in, cause they're stuck eating it too.

[@agathakirk6380]

America can't afford them, they really need to go home and upgrade their own countries.

[@dianebrayden4123]

And nothing can stop them!

[@enascott5963]

We are living inPsalm 94! Just waiting for God to come and avenge us!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@suzannebrown8551]

The founders would be horrified and would be using the 2nd amendment to arrest the thieves in Congress.

[@JESUS-is--LIFE]

Congress, president, vice president, and many senators, governors, and mayor's too. WE HAVE NO JUSTICE SYSTEM

[@jimslaton9057]

The founders were no angels themselves.... oligarchy has reigned in the USA since the very foundation of the constitution, as richest men wrote it in the first place -- in order to make sure that only the rich controlled the money supply.

[@patriciajackson6711]

AMEN AND AMEN !!!!

[@btimothygordon2777]

Agreed

[@iAnon666]

How does the right to a militia and to bear arms result in an arrest? Arrest rights aren’t in the 2nd amendment

[@alanstack338]

What the H is wrong with this people in white house ya let give more money that we don't have and give it away and the tax payer hast to pay for this crap

[@James-ny6tn]

Turtle boy McConnell needs to be voted out .

[@hleduc5565]

This Old Crow is a Traitor

[@johnschuh8616]

Maybe the only one who can vote him out is the angel of death. Anyway, the Republicans would just chose a younger version of him to replace him. The leaders of the Senate are just useful tools of those who really run this country.

[@ramonitamartinez5272]

Most of them need to be voted out…Trump has damaged the Republican Party if no more…these are just puppets on a trump string…

[@keyser456]

Watch though. The next one will be worse, and that's saying something.

[@oleladywho]

@@keyser456 exactly....just like speaker !

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

This makes MANY FREAKING FURIOUS !

[@evalunloca]

We must revolt

[@reginakeller3038]

What is this supposed to mean? Comment is a word salad... pitiful...

[@442tcl]

I hear you, this needs to stop now. Disgust.

[@smswaff1]

Right now I'd say there are 81million plus MAGA voters who are FURIOUS!

[@JesusisKingForever11]

What can we the people do about it???? We need the money more than Ukraine! This administration has got to be stopped! We want legal immigrants not illegal immigrants!!!!

[@evalunloca]

Exactly what do we do. This is how revolts start. We must revolt

[@kathyd9324]

First of all we don't send cash to Ukraine we send weapons. The funds for Ukraine goes to our U.S. manufacturers to make new stuff, that we keep to replace the old stuff we send. It actually updates our military supplies. Rand Paul knows this.

[@jann0626]

You are right on! We are sick and tired of our Leaders giving our country away because we borrow so much money from China and other countries! Honestly, they just don’t care about America and it’s future! We need to vote them out.

[@randarhodes8308]

We the People have got to STOP voting for the crooked democrats!

[@reginakeller3038]

​@@evalunlocaRevolt? Is this your solution? If you are not for democracy in our country, move to Putin's country.

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

I couldn't have put it in better words... I'd have just spewed expletives.

[@user-ni8ct9zd5b]

May the CREATOR Away's Grant you Grace Sen. Rand Paul.

[@lorineilly6103]

Mitch has to go.

[@terrynicholson9273]

Has to go to Prison

[@evalunloca]

We must revolt

[@scootmcgoot570]

That mfr probably stays in office through democrats as an ace turncoat!

[@devonteforeman]

he's 81 years old we've witnessed him stroke out multiple times on live tv the people of Kentucky need to vote differently

[@rebamcfarland48]

We did not elect representatives to cater to other country’s needs and ignore ours!

[@rickc661]

but England and US have an agreement to protect Ukr , from the Gorbachev reign of sanity when Uklr gave up its Nukes.

[@user-vz8ln7pr7e]

Agreed

[@MLPDethDealr32]

So to you that means bankrupting the US and turning US into Somalia.. @@rickc661

[@JanBruunAndersen]

It seems like you did just that: Elect representatives to cater to other countries' needs.

[@MGTOW-si9kl]

@@rickc661 But, that still doesn’t explain their lack of funding the border, or why they tax us more to send to other countries. Why their neglect of us?

[@shaynnicolaysen8797]

Absolutely ridiculous no more money for other countries

[@ronaldnovigrod9240]

DESPICABLE!!!!! Out!!! Get Every Last One Of THESE TRAITORS O U T !

[@NewCandownFarm]

You make me proud to say I live in Kentucky. Mitch McConnell makes me ashamed.

[@user-yo5ng4tu8g]

I wish I had a magic wand to get rid of Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell

[@leehuff5045]

It’s a disgrace. America is in big trouble !!

[@matthewkrislow3442]

Big trouble for sure

[@OSUBucknado]

Should be mandatory listening

[@greatgranny166]

God bless you. Senator Paul. Please keep speaking the truth, we need to hear it.

[@dannyloftis3949]

My god we have enough people in the US!! Cant afford Sosial security but give billions away to other countries

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

What are you babbling about

[@AOEraVet]

🤔 90% of those aid packages are spent here in the states.

[@mrpunchy497]

It's a shame they have two chambers that is mostly empty most all the time, yet the tax payers pay them hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to do what? They probably have more backdoor meetings than they do in the chambers

[@sharonsinner7982]

Absolutely Right 👍

[@Jeannete-hc2gv]

Their f job of those marxists corrupted and demented is been only to do bills to steal taxpayers money and deposits in foreign banks their part and the other billions to the opportunist extortionists third class actor and dictator zalensky. He wanted that money for their salaries and retirements for him and oligarchs. He said that last December from w.h.

[@dennisdean7433]

SNAP! Bring back Trump and see how a real President will act,take action and get America back on track. Which will happen on day one of a Trump Administration.

[@spdkld]

Oh yeah, there's plenty of footage of "backdoor meetings" in the Senate.

[@TheLMC323]

Insider trading, like Pelosi, makes them multi millionaires.

[@isabellaadkins7892]

This should be broadcasted to ALL Americans. Although most of us wouldn’t care anyway.

[@Junebug60]

We are taxed to death, property taxes for the elderly need to be no more.

[@lindaseikkula2296]

Also SS tax!!!

[@dianebeier8379]

We elderly are suffering to make ends meet, and we live within our means, in a frugal way!❤

[@tstjohn777]

Oh yeah, that makes a lot of sense.😅😅

[@timturner9407]

Put Americans first, term limits and audits for all government employees

[@jerrymoore838]

Term limits are worthless. Its the entrenched bureaucrats calling the shots

[@timturner9407]

@jerrymoore838 educate yourself and you will not make such a statement. Read what's involved in article 5. And Convention of the States.

[@jasonmorgan27]

It would take a Revolution for that to happen, in other words a total and complete collapse of this system. These people are like vampires, once you have invited them in they will NEVER leave.

[@jerrymoore838]

@@timturner9407 Have read it but appreciate your response

[@Catloves72]

What about Americans? 😢 There’s families with children that are barely paying rent having to rely on EBT assistance, which is not enough

[@aaronjgranados5698]

Thank you Senator Rand!

[@elizabethroselle9807]

Thank you Rand Paul! You know exactly how Americans feel about what the Senate is doing and so do those who are forcing this bill. I pray the House will stop them.

[@evertinamedina9506]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@patriciawenger3739]

Maybe in Kentucky😵‍💫

[@gregferguson6929]

I Live in Kentucky, Great job Senator Paul.

[@evertinamedina9506]

@@gregferguson6929 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Daniel15391]

​@evertiname dina9506 What's funny?

[@carriejenks4448]

My mother is a widow of a WW11 VET.,my father...They recently took $150.00ish away from her. She was barely getting by before they did that. You can imagine what she's going through now

[@brega6286]

Every month I worry "they" are going to pull off something to take more from our social security.

[@johnskipper432]

She will be like the ones on TV in Russia that after she pays for medicine she has very little!!

[@chrisbranham7712]

It's that way here for us senior citizens now. We suffered enough!!!!!! Is this really America anymore!!!!!!!

[@calista1280]

How did this happen? We all got a Cost of Living increase in our SS! Call them and help your Mom get her money back with the raise!

[@jillsouthers5916]

Wow. Everyone on Social Security got a cost of living increase in January. You must live in a foreign country, or momma owed the IRS on her interest income.

[@tylershannon6593]

We need a Senate full of Rand Paul's, that's the only way we save this sinking ship.

[@davidsparks9353]

Schumer in DC 43 years, McConnell 39 years. That should make term limits an absolute necessity. These 2 hacks are the problem and because they know impeachment is off the table, both feel untouchable.

[@terrybarreneche7388]

I'm so sick of these criminal politicians. We need to stop paying -----.

[@user-hu7ip6ly5q]

Stop paying taxes❤

[@lovelight9164]

You can go exempt on your taxes at work. Tell HR you want the paperwork to go exempt. Be careful because you could be found to owe money when tax filing comes around again but it is a way to stop a lot of this BS.

[@markphillips4757]

Thanks for being there Senator Paul.

[@evalunloca]

We must revolt

[@susanallen430]

Rand Paul is a joke.

[@markphillips4757]

@@susanallen430 your insightful commentary has caused me to question my complete universal view. The mix of humor by referencing the word joke has added another layer in the form of comedy that bypasses my conscious mind and has caused a change in my life at the subconscious level. Thank you guru, I shall never be the same. I now understand that the government is always right and I shall never question their altruistic motives in acting for the benefit of others.

[@VK-zt6sw]

@@susanallen430 Sen. Rand Paul is a great patriot and if you say he is a joke I don't know who you are to this country!

[@Ravgora]

Brilliantly said

[@DanKuches]

YES! Sending the money is a threat to our country, you said it Senator Paul!

[@Cconifer49]

Thank you Senator Paul for still caring about our country, and exposing the criminals who sold out the US. We need at least 20 more of you in the Senate.

[@keithmorrison3520]

"CARING", and "EXPOSING", are wonderful, but ACTION, would be much MORE wonderful. These clowns are a JOKE.

[@magp4705]

I thank Senator Paul, others like him - wishing & hoping ppl will hear somehow.

[@WM0915]

Time for the Taxpayers to revolt.!

[@pam0328]

His perm has burnt up his brain a long time ago!

[@kathyd9324]

First of all we don't send cash to Ukraine we send weapons. The funds for Ukraine goes to our U.S. manufacturers to make new stuff, that we keep to replace the old stuff we send. It actually updates our military supplies. Rand Paul knows this.

[@vs5against1]

It saddens me to know he’s probably speaking to an empty room.

[@marilyntrevino1396]

And you. And me❤ Ahhhh; the internet❤

[@nealamesbury7953]

Yes,what's up with that !

[@HappyNanny10]

Or empty headed ! Sad they sit and hear all of our problems and do absolutely NOTHING!!

[@shawnsdr3406]

And fake news won't even show this

[@Jboogie314]

Yeah they run when truth is spoken

[@RebeccaBurns1212]

Thank you for speaking wisdom

[@waynerogers6453]

If there is over two languages in our school you need to replace the governor NOW.... It's time to fix this Americans.... Remember government works for WE THE PEOPLE!

[@faithalive3463]

Why do we allow this! What the heck! 🤷‍♀️🙏🏻🇺🇸, this is so sick 🤢 we are literally killing oursleves 😢

[@jchristmas80]

No we are not killing ourselves. The American Government is killing us. The People DO NOT WANT THIS!

[@keen9629]

Ask anybody you know that voted Democratic.

[@patriciajackson6711]

YES !! WE ARE !! EXCEPT THAT BIDEN IS ACTUALLY KILLING US !!!! FJB !!!! TRUMP 2024 !!!!!!

[@paulk6050]

No they are killing us to get rich

[@anthonyrowlett3940]

No Bidens policy's is killing us ,Help Trump or we won't have no country.

[@ColdWarVet607]

If 1/10th of the R Senators had half the Pair Rand does, we wouldn't be in this mess the RINO's made.

[@Inconvenient_NPC]

I can't believe McConnell is still living, let alone serving.

[@nancyestes7506]

I think that is terrible. I am so glad that you are raising the alarm SENATOR PAUL

[@fredfloyd2129]

Good luck Rand getting through to these idiots!

[@contemplating1015]

Do you genuinely think the architects of the Western global shit show have caused this by stupidity? Access to thousands of academics, scholars, analysts and professors and still getting it wrong... Hmmmmm I think not✌️

[@Orson2u]

EMPTY Senate, here. Camera's only.

[@kathyd9324]

First of all we don't send cash to Ukraine we send weapons. The funds for Ukraine goes to our U.S. manufacturers to make new stuff, that we keep to replace the old stuff we send. It actually updates our military supplies. Rand Paul knows this.

[@fredfloyd2129]

@@Orson2u It’s empty alright, has been for a long time and now, there’s no people there either!😂😂😂😂

[@howtheheckru8102]

Check and see how much of the $8 trillion of debt incurred under Trump he voted for or how many debt increases he voted for then also.

[@rajkopuric8438]

God Bless You mr Rand Paul... please don’t stop running for US President. ‘This country needs you the World needs You Great Man 🌴👍🙏👍🌴

[@emilyacosta1598]

We have to all get together and take the law into our own hands.

[@jackyflowers3493]

Thank you, Senator Paul.

[@luciavanolli]

Compliments, Senator Rand Paul, You're Absolutely Correct! It's not my Business, but there's no sense in borrowing money to send abroad to "aid" overseas countries, while USA is in need of those Money! It's really a weird decision! 🤔

[@deidrejefferson4475]

It IS your business, and you're right! Vote them out

[@randyjackson6719]

Yes, it is your business. It is everybody's business. It is your Tax money going to other people, instead of us!!!

[@JViello]

I am guessing you are from another nation looking in at this madness. Others seem to have missed that Lucia, it's a common problem around here. There is a movement to destabilize and collapse this nation to rebuild it into something it was never designed to be. I am guessing you are Italian. My ancestors are from there. I would come back in a heartbeat but unfortunately Italy is in similar shoes. But it is from a procreation standpoint, not people purposely trying to destroy your nation. There is no easy answer. We will probably be into ruin and/or civil war before this plays out. The world is going to feel it.

[@thesean3194]

RP needs to go independent and leave the pubs.

[@prague7706]

@@deidrejefferson4475 Lucia Vanollii probably means she’s not from this country when she says ‘it’s none of her business’.

[@henrygross6583]

Social Security is not an entitlement, we were forced to pay into a government run program that they couldn’t manage.

[@brega6286]

And now giving away free benefits to people who are and will continue to take and drain our resources. Even our food closets are over burdened.

[@IRaoulDuke]

Yes and soon they will be telling us how we need to make sacrifices to keep it afloat soon, while they send 100s of billions to other countries.

[@ninoscharro5611]

Wow, great talk!

[@triciaperkey251]

Don’t give up, Rand! It must be frustrating dealing with the hypocrisy. But we must keep Hope alive!

[@billycarroll798]

This money to Ukraine must be stopped! This is a money grabbing insult to Americans.

[@luzmitchell5033]

IT Truly is a shameful and a Disgrace

[@keyser456]

They don't give a damn about law-abiding tax-paying American citizens. That couldn't be more clear.

[@MinhTran-fc7jl]

I disagree, we need to help Ukraine to stop poopin, it is an investment for future security and stability and we must secure our own border, I think we can do both.

[@kathyd9324]

We don't send cash to Ukraine we send weapons. The funds for Ukraine goes to our U.S. manufacturers to make new stuff, that we keep to replace the old stuff we send. It actually updates our military supplies. Rand Paul knows this.

[@keyser456]

@@MinhTran-fc7jl Giving money to Ukraine to fight Russia is the opposite of investing in future security and stability. It's a complete waste of young men's lives on the frontline as well as a complete waste of taxpayer dollars. No amount of money will win that war, and they know that.

[@user-jv7ly9ek3u]

Do something about our border!!!!

[@optimusprinceps3526]

Logical conclusion, return to a policy of immediate deportation upon arrival, arrest, asylum claims checks, and incarceration, finish the walls, add Army National Guard Troops, DMZ the whole thing

[@dianebennett1433]

Tell the freaking Republicans to pass the damn border bill. GEESH!!!

[@igorm6944]

@@dianebennett1433 that bill won't secure the border

[@jeffc2630]

​@igorm69Thats not true !

[@igorm6944]

@@jeffc2630 any proof?

[@Jewels1366]

CLOSE THE DAM BORDER

[@AlienCatTweets]

Why didn't Trump and the GOP do that when they had all three houses of government in majority?? I know, I know, logic doesn't fit here. Does it?

[@evalunloca]

We must revolt

[@bigbird4481]

​@@AlienCatTweetsTrump was building a wall, trump would hold illegals in Mexico not in America because once they're in America they run for the hill

[@Jravens79]

Thank you Rand Paul! You are one of the few focuses on fixing issues vs. focusing on keeping your stranglehold on power.

[@allenbullard1408]

Thank you Senator Paul.

[@joshualeclair9729]

Rand Paul, I want to thank you. From the bottom of my heart I truly appreciate what you do day in and day out for the American people. I don’t know how you get up in the morning and put your suit on and keep doing this. It’s a thankless job and most of the politicians and media hate you for what you do, which is speak the truth. But patriotic American citizens love you for it. I wish I could do more to support you. I’m a New Hampshire citizen but I’m with you 100% of the way

[@jagd1]

Kentuckian here Rand Paul is our counterweight to the blue demon in the Governor's office..

[@sarahpikus5513]

Granite Stater here also. Well said. Rand Paul is one of the few people in government that I respect. He does very well articulating what should be common sense. It's a wild world. Thank you Rand Paul

[@krissto22]

Well said. I wish he was running for POTUS. Maybe some day.

[@Rickydiculus]

Kentucky voter here, you're all welcome for senator Paul, and my deepest regret for McConnell, who would not stand a chance if he ran again in 2026,but caint wait to watch McConnell 💩 himself when trump wins 2024

[@lynncarrington9862]

@@Rickydiculus Per Congressman Thomas Massie, He did a poll in his district of Kentucky to find out who the most popular Federal elected official from Kentucky was and Rand Paul was # 1.

[@KimKincaid-mc9ht]

Meanwhile, I’m an American citizen who pays taxes and lives off of my high priced interest rates on my credit card!

[@MrMarkchu]

Why are we paying taxes?

[@hygienica1246]

They're rich, and they don't care about you.

[@user-vn6og2yv5g]

HOW COULD THEY GET THE MONEY WITHOUT THE CONGRESS VOTE.

[@jerrydtuff]

CHEAT !

[@aaronedmunds4829]

The administration has become a dictatorship. Pure and simple.

[@usa4ever1]

They did vote, that’s how we know 22 RINOS betrayed us

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

because Congress did vote, it was approved. look to your Left, look to your Right, thank you neighbors and your Family for re-electing these criminals.

[@martykline5658]

Like Obama did with Iran

[@cathygammarino8216]

Term limits and audits for every government representative to start. People really need to wake up and put pressure on these politicians that are selling the country out.

[@tomwakefield9576]

We have term limits they are 2 years in the House and 6 years for Senators but people (voters) are lazy and vote for the same idiots over and over again.

[@davidthompson1529]

Actually...they just proved in '20 and '22 that our "votes" are now meaningless. We just go through the motions and pretend that elections exist. And the lack of effort from Repubs to ensure an end to voter fraud is proof they are complicit.

[@user-ARK1547]

​@@tomwakefield9576​ it should be a 4 years maximum term for congress rather than what it is now . Especially the 6 years thats too long a term to remove the corrupt criminal politicians.

[@deidrejefferson4475]

People, when will it stop?? We have to have one objective, vote them out! No mater what they say, and it's going to get ugly. They will try anything! Just go vote NO.

[@davidthompson1529]

@@deidrejefferson4475 Voting doesnt work anymore.

[@sandasoru6754]

A political leader that actually makes sense. Thank you.