War Without End: The Folly of Trump's Unchecked Military Spending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made a strong case for additional defense spending, but his pitch is tempered by the staggering price tag of $37.
5 billion already incurred in the war against Iran. This figure, likely to balloon as the conflict drags on, serves as a stark reminder of the administration's reluctance to confront the true costs of this war.
Seventeen American service members have been killed, and over 100 injured, with no end to the fighting in sight. The Pentagon estimates that the total cost will exceed $37.