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The conversation quickly shifted to the financial implications of the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The President highlighted that while the U.S. has invested around $350 billion to support Ukraine, European nations have contributed significantly but were able to do so in a more manageable form through loans. The disparity in expenditure raised concerns about the financial burdens placed on American taxpayers.
The President criticized the lack of transparency regarding the exact figures being spent and emphasized the necessity to ensure that American support will yield tangible returns for the nation. He expressed a commitment to restoring some of the costs shouldered by the American public in supporting Ukraine.