Pentagon Running Out of Money and Weapons Amid Intensifying Iran War
The Pentagon, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, is facing a budget deficit directly caused by President Trump's escalating war on Iran, according to a Washington Post report. The financial strain is forcing cuts to training, maintenance, and military preparations. Hegseth has been criticized for a lack of transparency regarding the war's ultimate costs, causing confusion among Pentagon officials. Democratic Representative Betty McCollum expressed concern over the lack of information. The House is set to vote on a $73 billion defense package, exceeding the administration's $67 billion request, though most Democrats oppose new Iran war funding. The U.S. is also dealing with a dwindling stockpile of munitions. The article notes the irony of the shortfall given the Pentagon's current $1 trillion budget and a record $1.5 trillion request for 2027, arguing the administration is spending taxpayer money on an unpopular war.
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