Trumps Asks Congress To Approve $1 Billion Arms Transfer to Israel
The deal will be funded by US military aid and includes 1,000-pound bombs and armored bulldozers.
The deal will be funded by US military aid and includes 1,000-pound bombs and armored bulldozers.
According to data from SIPRI, US weapons now account for 78% of Israel's arms imports.
Ukraine is receiving about $2.5 billion in military aid and $3.4 billion in 'budget support,' which funds government salaries and services.
Pensions must be trimmed, inflation accepted and any other social benefits put on the chopping block.
"We do not need to spend almost a trillion dollars on the military, while half a million Americans are homeless and children go hungry," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
"Instead of fighting the rising cost of healthcare, gas, or groceries, this Congress prioritized rewarding the wealthy and well-connected military-industrial complex," said Defense Spending Reduction Caucus co-chairs.
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