America’s $1.5 Trillion “Sweet 16” Defense Budget
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Friday, May 15, 2026
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Pete Hegseth’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget is sparking backlash over soaring military spending, costly weapons programs, and massive payouts to defense contractors. This episode explores the F-35 controversy, missile defense costs, new battleships, and growing questions about whether America’s military budget has become an endless blank check.
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