The decision left officials on both sides of the Atlantic scrambling to find out how long the pause might last.
The Pentagon’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Ukraine blindsided even people who are usually closely briefed on such matters, including members of Congress, State Department officials and key European allies, according to six people familiar with the situation.
The surprise move on Monday has fueled concern and frustration, including among top Republicans, that one senior Pentagon official appeared to hold outsized influence over the decision.
The pause — reported first by POLITICO — was driven by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby and a small circle of advisers over concerns that certain weapons stockpiles in the U.S. were running low.
“I think it’s all made by the DOD policy director, this Colby guy. We essentially don’t have a national security adviser,” said Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas). “I’m not even sure [Secretary of State Marco] Rubio was consulted on this one … There’s internal division in the White House.”
Didn’t we JUST send more weapons to Israel? Loving the double standard here.
There’s no double standard.
Trump is a bully. He’s on the side of bullies.
Didn’t they divert missile and shell shipments to Israel instead of Ukraine a couple months ago?
If I were a reporter I would ask Elbridge Colby which weapon systems and if he prefers the taste of Vlad or Bibi’s cock.
