WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money.
The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information. Asked about the figure at a press conference Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not directly confirm the amount, saying it could change.
“It takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth said.
But he said “we’re going back to Congress and our folks there to ensure that we’re properly funded.”
“It takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth said.
glances at the Iranian military budget
Gotta agree to disagree.
We just want healthcare
$200 billion here, $200 billion there, pretty soon it adds up to some REAL money!
Fuck these incompetent Republican bedwetters.
incompetentmalevolent
US Congress prepares to properly fund highly improper unprovoked murderous official behavior of the GOP-controlled federal government
Denied! However we will give Ukraine $100 billion. Thank you for your inquiry.
Uhhh giving $100 billion to Ukraine to defend against Russia would be significantly better than $200 billion to bomb Iran for no reason
