WASHINGTON D.C, July 3, 2025 – President Donald Trump made a striking statement on U.S. foreign policy during a speech at Joint Base Andrews, declaring,
“We have to make sure we have ENOUGH for ourselves. America’s ATM is closed,” in reference to aid for Ukraine.
The comments, captured in a 20.90-second video shared by MAGA Voice on social media, come as the House of Representatives passed his “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a comprehensive legislative package set for signing on Independence Day.
The OBBB, which includes permanent extensions of the Trump Tax Cuts, eliminates taxes on tips and overtime with capped deductions ($25,000 and $12,500 respectively), and abolishes the death tax, also allocates significant resources for domestic priorities like border security. It funds at least 1 million annual deportations, 10,000 new ICE agents, 3,000 additional Border Patrol agents, and the completion of the border wall—key elements of Trump’s America First agenda. Reports indicate mass deportations are already underway, with over 1,000 removals in the past week, supported by military aircraft deployments.
Trump’s remarks on Ukraine align with the bill’s focus on prioritizing U.S. resources, potentially reducing foreign aid in favor of domestic initiatives. The Congressional Budget Office projects these deportations could add nearly $1 trillion to the deficit, challenging the economic promises of the bill and raising questions about fiscal sustainability. Analysts from the Economic Policy Institute warn that the bill’s $170 billion allocation for ICE could make it the most funded federal law enforcement agency, potentially disrupting economic stability.