Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with former President Donald Trump on Monday. Cameron, who currently serves as the UK foreign secretary, is in the US to advocate for additional funding to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
The meeting with Trump, who is the presumptive Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election, was described by a spokesperson for the British government's Foreign Office as 'standard practice' to engage with opposition candidates.
Details of the meeting and the topics discussed remain undisclosed. Trump has previously expressed his intention to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours if reelected, and has proposed converting weapons transfers to Ukraine into a loan.
Cameron is scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss a $60 billion military aid package that has been delayed for months. The discussions will also cover the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
Last week, Cameron urged Western leaders to pressure House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans in Congress to approve additional aid for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine for the security of the US, Europe, and Britain.
The UK has pledged nearly $15 billion in support to Ukraine since February 2022, with a significant portion allocated for military assistance. However, the conflict in Ukraine, now in its third year, shows no signs of immediate resolution.
The aid package for Ukraine has faced obstacles in the House of Representatives, with some conservative factions seeking concessions on border security before supporting the bill. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has expressed support for providing additional aid to Ukraine, indicating a potentially smoother path for the legislation in the Senate.
The debate over additional aid for Ukraine is expected to intensify within the GOP, with differing views on the funding and conditions attached to it.
