The US Military Budget and the President That Grew It by $325 Billion
Briefly

from 24/7 Wall St.1 month ago
For fiscal year 2025, the Department of Defense has requested $850 billion, which amounts to about 3% of the national income and 15% of the entire U.S. federal budget.
24/7 Wall St.https://247wallst.com/military/2024/12/23/the-u-s-military-budget-and-the-president-that-grew-it-by-325-billion/
The military budget typically increases drastically under Republican presidencies, leading to more military conflicts while domestic spending decreases significantly.
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The irony lies in the Department of Defense being formed to deter war, yet it has participated in more offensive wars than any other nation in modern history.
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With the U.S. holding the largest military budget globally, the expenditures reflect a prioritization of military spending over social programs and citizens' needs.
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