Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump.
The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make a formal request to Congress. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, including Monday evening. A top deputy defense secretary told senators about the Iran funding request last week, according to two people familiar with the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly.
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the developments.
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Really, though, I hear that they want 80 billion more dollars and I think of this gem from earlier this year: Pete Hegseth Spent Millions on Steak, Crab Legs and Lobster: Report. (Newsweek)
These motherfuckers have wasted everything: money, political capital, global goodwill, and our basic national respect, and killed tens of thousands who didn't have to die if we were led by fucking grownups.
And all to fatten their fucking asses with steak and lobster.
How about 80 billion go fuck yourselves?
garnish Trump & Hegseth’s profits from their time in federal office to pay for their murderous follies, in Jesus’ name, amen!!!