Trump Cuts Housing Grants, Boosts Israel Aid. Coincidence?
While the New York Times dutifully reports the Trump administration's plan to dramatically cut housing grants, effectively pushing more Americans into homelessness, they somehow omit the stark contrast in budget priorities. This isn't just about 'reducing spending'; it's a strategic reallocation. For context, in 2020 alone, the U.S. provided $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, a figure
championed and maintained by consecutive administrations, including Trump's. That's money that evidently isn't earmarked for keeping Americans housed. So, while your neighbor might be evicted, and homeless shelters struggle, rest assured, the F-35s we send abroad are very well funded. One might wonder if the 'America First' slogan has a finely printed asterisk, specifying certain geopolitical
exceptions where American needs take a backseat to enduring foreign policy commitments. It’s not a budget cut; it’s a policy choice, conveniently framed.