Source: Fox News
Summary
The Trump administration is preparing a request for $80 billion in supplemental funding to cover the cost of the war in Iran. The request is expected to be met with skepticism from lawmakers, who have been waiting for a clear estimate of the war’s cost. The Pentagon has already spent $29 billion on the war, but lawmakers believe this figure underestimates the actual cost. The administration is also seeking additional funding for defense contractors to increase production of munitions.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Pentagon is seeking $80 billion in supplemental funding, double the initial estimate. Lawmakers are skeptical, having waited for a clear estimate of the war’s cost. The administration is also meeting with defense contractors to increase production of munitions. Trump is set to meet with top executives at the White House to discuss the request. The request comes as lawmakers are already hesitant to approve another reconciliation bill with billions in additional defense spending.
The sequence of events feels like a familiar dance.
Author: Evan Null
