It’s Not One War

There is a debate among elected Republicans about whether to have a bill that sends more money to both Ukraine and Israel, or whether to have separate bills. This debate about how legislation will pass reflects the deeper debate on the right about America’s role in the world.

For the rising populist and nationalist Republicans, led by figures like J. D. Vance, each proposed American intervention must be judged by whether it really contributes to our national interest, and whether it merits priority over other foreign and domestic issues.