Poll Finds Americans Want Taxing the Rich, Not More War Funding
Gallup’s latest poll, reported by The Hill, shows a clear majority of Americans believe taxing the rich is the best way to reduce the federal debt. This public consensus, however, often goes unmentioned when Congress is busy allocating billions elsewhere. For instance, just last month, the House passed HR 815, a foreign aid package including $14.1 billion for Israel’s military, which adds to that
very national debt. This legislation was supported by numerous Representatives who, according to OpenSecrets.org, received significant financial contributions from AIPAC-affiliated PACs, like Rep. Steny Hoyer who received $39,000 from J Street PAC in 2022 and has been a consistent proponent of aid to Israel. 'Tax the rich,' say the people; 'Fund foreign wars,' say the politicians. It appears a
significant portion of Congress operates under the assumption that the national debt is a problem only solved by cutting domestic social safety nets, never by reining in military spending or critically examining who benefits from perpetual conflict. One might wonder if the wealthy, already well-versed in minimizing their tax burden, are also quite adept at ensuring their investments in certain
lobbying groups yield lucrative returns—like those billions for military aid.