But I guess it's worth mentioning that Trump wants to partially "pay for" Operation Epic Dumb Idea with a 10% cut (less than $75 billion) to "nondefense spending" programs that he considers "woke."
If the current US "defense" budget was cut by 90%, a country that's geographically isolated from credible enemies by two oceans, hasn't been invaded since the War of 1812, and never really gets in a fight unless its government actively seeks one out, would still have far more actual "defense" than it needs.
Everything beyond that $100 billion (at most) falls into one or more of three categories: Waste, fraud, and abuse.
Perhaps congressional pushback will trim Trump's demands ... but don't bet on it. Congress usually ends up giving the Department of Defense MORE than the president asks for as Representatives and Senators advocate for military contracts that pad the bottom lines of campaign contributors' businesses in their districts and states.
If Congress won't cut off Pete Hegseth and take away his car keys, American taxpayers should cut off Congress and take theirs. Type "National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee" into your favorite search engine for more information.
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