29 November 2023
The Biden administration’s request for over $105 billion in supplemental security spending, mainly for Israel and Ukraine, is raising fears of global conflict incentivization, with the burden falling on U.S. taxpayers. Critics, including Robert Kennedy Jr., argue that this focus on defense diverts resources from vital domestic issues. The plan, potentially benefiting defense contractors significantly, stokes concerns about war profiteering and the influence of the defense sector on U.S. foreign policy. The final decision rests with Congress, where the defense lobby’s sway is a contentious issue.