RFK Jr. Was Shocked That Biden's $886B Defense Funding 'Exceeds All Other Discretionary Spending Combined'

 

RFK Jr. was shocked that Biden's $886B defense funding 'exceeds all other discretionary spending combined' — promises that he 'WILL cut the deficit' which now stands at $1.7T

Does America need to get its priorities straight?

On social media platform X, Kennedy shared a Politico article about Congressional leaders striking a deal on overall budget figures and highlighted what he found to be a key detail.

“One thing leaps out at me: ‘Defense funding is set at $886 billion for the current fiscal year… the accord pegs non-defense funding at nearly $773 billion,’” he wrote.
What astonishes him is the disproportionate amount America allocates to defense compared to other areas.
“Defense spending exceeds all other discretionary spending combined. What does that say about our nation’s priorities?” Kennedy asked.

To be fair, America has always prioritized defense significantly, maintaining its position as the world’s leading spender in this domain. 

• According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, U.S. military spending reached $877 billion in 2022, which was more than the next 10 countries combined. 
• This included $19.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine that year.

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RFK Jr. Was Shocked That Biden's $886B Defense Funding 'Exceeds All Other Discretionary Spending Combined' — Promises That He 'WILL Cut the Deficit' Which Now