Trump’s $87.6 Billion Iran War Request vs. SNAP: War or Food?
Trump’s $87.6 Billion Iran War Request vs. SNAP: War or Food?
The Trump administration wants another $87.6 billion, mostly for military spending connected to the Iran war. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the war has already cost $37.5 billion, while more than 500 American troops have reportedly been wounded and 17 killed. What has this enormous sacrifice accomplished—and where is the plan?
Consider the numbers:
Annual federal cost of SNAP in FY2024: $99.8 billion
Reported Iran-war cost to date: $37.5 billion
Administration’s supplemental request: $87.6 billion
Combined amounts under…
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