The White House said on October 30 that offsets sought by House Republicans for Israel and Ukraine spending would be "devastating" for U.S. national security. "Politicizing our national security interests is a nonstarter. Demanding offsets for meeting core national security needs of the United States -- like supporting Israel and defending Ukraine from atrocities and Russian imperialism -- would be a break with the normal, bipartisan process and could have devastating implications for our safety and alliances in the years ahead," White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said.
White House Says Offsets For Israel, Ukraine Aid Would Be 'Devastating' For U.S. Security
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (file photo)