Nancy Pelosi Slams Trump, GOP Budget as 'America Last' Plan, Says Republicans Spend $73 Billion on 'Endless Wars'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, arguing that their budget priorities favor military spending over addressing the financial challenges facing American families. Pelosi Slams GOP Budget Priorities On Wednesday, Pelosi targeted Trump and Republicans in a post on X, accusing them of prioritizing wars over the needs of Americans. "In April, Donald Trump said he couldn’t meet Americans’ needs because ‘we’re fighting wars,’" Pelosi wrote. She added, "Now, Republicans are reflecting those values with a new ‘America Last’ budget that spends another $73 billion on Trump’s endless wars while working families struggle to make ends meet." In April, Donald Trump said he couldn't meet Americans' needs because "we're fighting wars." Now, Republicans are reflecting those values with a new "America Last" budget t...
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, arguing that their budget priorities favor military spending over addressing the financial challenges facing American families. Pelosi Slams GOP Budget Priorities On Wednesday, Pelosi targeted Trump and Republicans in a post on X, accusing them of prioritizing wars over the needs of Americans. "In April, Donald Trump said he couldn’t meet Americans’ needs because ‘we’re fighting wars,’" Pelosi wrote.
" Now, Republicans are reflecting those values with a new "America Last" budget that spends another $73 billion on Trump's endless wars while working families struggle to make ends meet. S. troops and increased costs for households. Sen.
) also opposed Trump’s plan to raise military spending above $1 trillion, arguing it could lead to cuts in healthcare, housing, education and climate programs. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump’s budget for prioritizing foreign wars over domestic needs, saying additional war funding would make life less affordable for Americans. Sen. ) separately criticized proposed spending on a White House ballroom and a "weaponization fund," arguing the money could instead support infrastructure, public health and education initiatives.
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S. military strength, recruitment records and morale while arguing the measures would help protect future generations. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published editors. 6 Billion More In Funds For Mounting Iran War Costs: 'Asking Taxpayers To Pick Up The Tab…' Photo courtesy: Shutterstock