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9. $1.5 trillion is a 40% increase in military spending, the biggest jump since WWII.

Wed May 13, 2026, 07:56 AM

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And who cares about the national debt--the Repugs will blame the Dems, once they're back in power and forced to clean up this mess.

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Hegseth defends $1.5 trillion budget to Congress as Iran war cost climbs [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday OP

more for thewealthy poozwah Tuesday #5

One way to put this ask into context... appmanga Tuesday #2

Jesus H Christ bluestarone Tuesday #3

We do NOT need to spend this kind of momey Miguelito Loveless Tuesday #4

1.5 trillion and he can't open the Strait and keep it open. Sneederbunk Tuesday #6

They claimed $2 billion a day IbogaProject Tuesday #7

Well, them hight tech war toys don't grow on trees ya know! Aussie105 Wednesday #8