Trump made this politically feasible. He introduced the “it’s a loan” gambit, supported Johnson as Speaker, and then emphasized that Ukrainian Survival and Strength is important to the USA.
Had he not stood up next to Johnson at Mar A Lago on 12 April, Moscow Marge probably would have thrown the House into disarray with a motion to vacate before the bill was introduced. Trump brought her to heel.
President Trump expertly blew up Biden’s long sought plan to cut aid, force Ukraine to surrender and blame the GOP for it. Dems are desperate for Putin to broker a new Trump policy busting Iran deal but can’t do that while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a hot war.
I expect now that the aid is a done deal that Trump will toss some rhetorical red meat to the Putin fan club to keep them on side. He still wants their votes in November.
“Trump made this politically feasible. He introduced the “it’s a loan” gambit, supported Johnson as Speaker, and then emphasized that Ukrainian Survival and Strength is important to the USA.”
I am disappointed in Trump’s lack of support for Ukraine overall, but your statement above is correct.