Cameron Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Pushes for Ukraine Aid Amid GOP Resistance
April 10, 2024Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron met with former US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss US military aid for Ukraine.
Cameron and Trump's meeting touched on various topics such as US and UK elections, Brexit, Nato spending, and Ukraine.
Despite a productive dialogue, Cameron did not meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is currently blocking a vote critical for Ukrainian defense aid.
Cameron plans to continue meetings with US congressional leaders, both Republicans and Democrats, to advocate for Ukraine aid.
A Republican faction loyal to Trump, led by Marjorie Taylor Greene, opposes Ukraine aid and threatens House Speaker Johnson's position.
Cameron warns that a failure to support Ukraine and a victory for Putin would pose a security risk to both America and Europe.
The meeting underscores Trump's enduring political influence and the interplay between US elections and global politics.
Cameron represents the UK government's interest in securing aid for Ukraine as Prime Minister Sunak focuses on an upcoming general election.
Summary based on 17 sources
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The New York Times • Apr 9, 2024
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