NYC Floods While Billions Flow to Foreign Wars
While NYC residents drowned in their basements during 'horrific' floods, Congress was busy prioritizing sending billions of taxpayer dollars overseas. The same week Rep. Hakeem Jeffries—who, according to OpenSecrets.org, received over $100,000 from pro-Israel PACs in 2022—lamented the 'horrific' flooding, he also championed a $14 billion aid package to Israel. One might wonder if a fraction of
that could have shored up New York's decaying infrastructure. This isn't an isolated incident; it's a systemic choice. The nation’s infrastructure earned a C- from ASCE in 2021, needing $2.6 trillion in investment. Yet, the steady stream of money to foreign militaries continues, often fueled by lobbying like AIPAC's reported $3.5 million spending in 2023. Apparently, American lives are less
'horrific' when they happen at home.