Military Mom Begs Speaker as Congress Funds Endless Wars
The Independent reports a military mom confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson, distraught that a government shutdown could leave troops unpaid and her children vulnerable. (The audacity, truly, of someone making six figures to play this game.) Yet, this same Congress, under Johnson's leadership, has consistently prioritized massive overseas military aid, often without a whisper of fiscal concern.
Just this year, the House, with Speaker Johnson's backing, approved HR 815 , a supplemental package sending billions—including $14.1 billion to Israel. While American troops face potential pay stoppages, Speaker Johnson and many of his colleagues readily approve funds that fuel conflicts abroad. For perspective, the military mom's concern is about basic subsistence for those wearing the uniform,
yet $14.1 billion is roughly double the projected cost of paying the entire U.S. Army Base Pay for an entire month. One might wonder why keeping American soldiers paid isn't as urgent as ensuring an ally's military is well-funded, especially when lobbying groups like AIPAC have contributed millions to congressional campaigns , including those of key decision-makers. It appears some 'national
security' is more secure than others.