Trump Asks Congress for $87.6B, Including $67B for Iran War
WhiteTrump HouseAsks SeeksCongress for $87.6B, Including $67B for Iran War Funding
The Spin
The $87.6 billion ask is a massive bill for a war that was sold as quick and surgical, and the costs keep ballooning. The Iran portion alone has climbed to $80 billion — more than double what Congress was first told — while families are still dealing with higher prices at home. Writing another blank check doesn't fix the damage;, itbut just deepens it.
The $87.6 billion request reflects the real cost of keeping America strong after Operation Epic Fury successfully dismantled Iran's nuclear threat. Beyond defense, the package delivers for farmers, fights Ebola abroad and funds infrastructure at home — this is responsible governing, not reckless spending. Maintaining military readiness after a major operation isn'tis optional; it's exactly what strong leadership looks like.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance that the United States and Iran will sign a new agreement restricting Iran's nuclear program before 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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