Pentagon Spent $25 Billion On War Efforts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed lawmakers on Capitol Hill amid protests. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified to Congress in defense of a proposed 44% funding increase for the Pentagon to $1.5 trillion. Radio Romania Intl reported that Hegseth and President Trump provided varying motives for the war and that Hegseth's strategy caused immense economic damage to the US. The report alleges that the public was misled regarding the actual progress of the war. These claims are being discussed in relation to tactical execution and strategy. Smith stated that the conflict is "wish fulfillment" rather than a successful strategy. The hearing focused on the Defense Department's proposed 1.5 trillion dollar budget for 2027. Phil Goff alleged Winston Peters released emails to damage Prime Minister Christopher Luxon regarding the Iran War.
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“The biggest challenge, the biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless. Greeted by protesters on Capitol Hill, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth set the tone in the opening minutes, calling war critics the enemy.”
“Hegseth repeatedly defended Operation Epic Fury in the hearing which, at times, turned combative. What would it cost? What would you pay to ensure Iran doesn't get a nuclear bomb?”
“The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has defended his department's conduct of the war against Iran in a combative appearance before the House Armed Services Committee.”
“Defense Chief defended the President's reasons for going to war, even though Congress has yet to approve it.”
“He said the cost so far, put at $25 billion, was worth it to stop Iran getting a nuclear bomb.”
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified at a House hearing on the Iran War. Adam Smith is the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee.”
“Adam Smith is the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee.”
“The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has defended his department's conduct of the war against Iran in a combative appearance before the House Armed Services Committee. He said the cost so far, put at $25 billion, was worth it to stop Iran getting a nuclear bomb.”
“He said the cost so far, put at $25 billion, was worth it to stop Iran getting a nuclear bomb.”
“We are proud of this undertaking. I am proud that President Trump has had the courage to do it and I look forward to sharing more about what our troops have accomplished.”
“my generation understands how long we were in Iraq how long we were in Afghanistan. How long we were in Vietnam. Two months in on an existential fight for the safety of the American people.”
“The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended his department's conduct of the war against Iran in a competitive appearance before the House Armed Services Committee. He said the cost so far, put at $25 billion, was worth it to stop Iran getting a nuclear bomb.”
“وزارة الحرب كانت كذلك محور استجواب عقده أعضاء في الكونغرس لوزير الحرب بيت هيكزيته بعد أن طلبت وزارته موازنة قياسية للعام المقبلة قيمتها تريليون أو نصف تريليون دولار”
“وزير الحرب بيت هيكزيته بعد أن طلبت وزارته موازنة قياسية للعام المقبلة قيمتها تريليون أو نصف تريليون دولار... هيكزيته قال إن الحرب مع إيران ليست مستنقعا كما يدعي الديمقراطيون”
“Mr. Hexeth asked for a massive $1.5 trillion in funding, calling it a historic war-fighting budget.”
“It comes as the department's financial chief revealed that a ground offensive is a represent- Poland 4, our truth-build that $25 billion had already been spent on the war effort, mostly on munitions.”
“美国国防部长赫格赛斯自这场战士 开始以来首次接受国会质询 收到来自民主党议员的公开指责 面对民主党人关于战争 开支不断飙升 关键弹药储备大幅削减”
“美国国防部长赫格赛斯自这场战士 开始以来首次接受国会质询 收到来自民主党议员的公开指责 面对民主党人关于战争 开支不断飙升”
“截至目前 美国赛队伊朗战士中的支出 估计达250亿美元 同一天 美国国防部长赫格赛斯自这场战士 开始以来首次接受国会质询”
“美国国防部长赫格赛斯自这场战士 开始以来首次接受国会质询 收到来自民主党议员的公开指责”
“He was very defensive about this war, saying he and the Trump administration believe Americans on their side, calling it a military success. He refused to lay out a timeline, but there were also big focuses in this hearing on cost, especially because it was revealed by the Pentagon Comptroller that the total price tag for the war up to this point has been $25 billion.”
“it was revealed by the Pentagon Comptroller that the total price tag for the war up to this point has been $25 billion. Hex, that will be back on Capitol Hill tomorrow.”
“收到来自民主党议员的公开指责 面对民主党人关于战争 开支不断飙升 关键弹药储备大幅削减”
“He will be questioned by the Senate Armed Services Committee. the federal”
“He will be questioned by the Senate Armed Services Committee.”
“US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour hearing.”
“بخشی از سوحبتهای که متره شود آغه هکست وقتی که بشکفتن چرا به ایران هملک کردید. برنامی هستی ایران رو بهانکرد در وقت موشاتها استنات کردم بسوپتهای که آغه هکست گفته در ساله 2025 در حملات قبی برنامی هستی ایران نا بودشت.”
“the United States has spent towards twenty-five billion dollars so far... most of these funds were spent on ammunition... this figure is the first official estimate of the costs of the war”
“与此同时,美国总统特朗普也面临战争权力法规定的60天军事行动期限到期的问题...他必须在5月1日前”
“Meanwhile, in Washington, the US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been quizzed for over six hours on the”
“与此同时,美国总统特朗普也面临战争权力法规定的60天军事行动期限到期的问题...从3月2号特朗普正式通知国会有关伊朗的军事行动算起 他必须在5月1号前”
“the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has been quizzed for over six hours on the war in Iran by the Armed Services Committee. It's the first time he's been questioned in such a manner under oath.”
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