Rogers praises Trump's Announcement to sending more weapons to Ukraine

July 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL03) released a statement praising President Donald J. Trump's (R) announcement that additional U.S. weapons will be sent to Ukraine, with funding provided by NATO allies:

"Today's decision to send additional weapons to Ukraine, financed by our NATO allies, is a major turning point," said Rep. Rogers. "It puts real pressure on Putin to come to the table and demonstrates the strength of the NATO alliance. It's also a direct result of President Trump's leadership. He has made NATO stronger by demanding that all our allies step up, and now they are."

"President Trumpas made clear he is determined to end the bloodshed in Ukraine and secure a strong, lasting peace," said Rogers. "But Putin has lied, delayed, and negotiated in bad faith at every turn. Putin has been given every opportunity to choose peace, but, instead, the Russian dictator continues bombing innocent civilians. Thanks to the stronger NATO that President Trump has helped build and today's decision, we're in a better position to bring this war to an end and deter future Russian aggression."

President Trump, who previously was skeptical of giving has authorized the transfer of U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine-without direct American funding. The move comes amid growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin and intensifying aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities.

Just weeks ago, the Trump administration paused shipments of Patriot missile systems and precision-guided munitions to Ukraine, citing a Pentagon review of U.S. stockpiles. The decision sparked confusion and concern, especially as Russia ramped up drone and missile strikes across Ukraine.

But following a tense Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump reversed course. He announced that NATO allies would purchase the weapons from the U.S. defense industry, allowing Ukraine to receive critical air defense systems without burdening American taxpayers.

"We're not paying anything for it, but we will send it," Trump said. "It's everything. It's Patriots. It's all of them. It's a full complement, with the [missile] batteries."

NATO countries including Germany, Finland, Sweden, and Canada are reportedly involved in the procurement effort. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency will coordinate logistics, with some nations swapping out their own Patriot systems for newer replacements from the U.S..

This arrangement marks a major policy pivot for Trump, who had previously resisted sending additional aid to Ukraine and emphasized an "America First" approach to foreign policy.

The decision has stirred debate within Congress. While isolationist Republicans voiced concern over renewed involvement, hawkish members like Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) praised the move:

"America's policy of providing lethal support to Ukraine began during [Trump's] first term... This time, the president will need to reject calls from the isolationists," McConnell said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the renewed support, calling his recent conversation with Trump "extremely fruitful" and emphasizing the importance of Patriot systems in defending against ballistic threats.

Trump has given Putin a 50-day deadline to reach a peace deal, threatening 100% tariffs on Russian goods if no agreement is reached. While the administration insists the weapons are defensive in nature, reports suggest offensive systems may also be under consideration.

This NATO-funded weapons deal could reshape the trajectory of the war-and redefine Trump's foreign policy legacy.