Biden to downplay Ukraine support in reelection bid — Politico

U.S. President Joe Biden will not heavily emphasize support for Ukraine in his reelection campaign, Politico reported on May 2, citing insiders.

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After Biden signed a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, his team is poised to make America’s ongoing commitment to the Russian war against Ukraine less of a public focus, Politico said.

The cause of democracy will remain a central component of Biden’s reelection campaign, "as a unifying thread to discuss everything from Ukraine and Donald Trump to abortion, gun safety and education," the publication said.

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"Now that the supplemental passed Congress, it’s naturally less of a salient issue," a senior Biden administration official said.

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