Mind-Boggling True Cost of Trump’s War Revealed
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Mind-Boggling True Cost of Trump’s War Revealed Officials say the ballooning bill is still probably on the low side. Donald Trump’s war on Iran has officially been given an eye-watering new price tag.
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The Pentagon told Congress last week that American taxpayers had spent at least $47.1 billion up to Oct. 16 to fund the war on Iran. Congressional officials shared the bill with The New York Times, noting it reflects a $3.5 billion increase from the previous accounting six weeks ago. Officials stated the war is now in its ninth month, despite Trump’s assurances it would last only a few weeks.
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The Pentagon reported to Congress that American taxpayers have spent at least $47.1 billion on the conflict in the Middle East, a figure officials say is likely an underestimate. This cost has surged by $3.5 billion in just six weeks, marking the war’s ninth month despite initial assurances it would last only a few weeks.
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Mind-Boggling True Cost of Trump’s War Revealed Officials say the ballooning bill is still probably on the low side. Donald Trump’s war on Iran has officially been given an eye-watering new price tag. The Pentagon told Congress last week that American taxpayers had forked out at …
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