Trump Targets War Profiteers, Overlooks His Own Billions in Conflicts
The Hill reports Trump's tough talk about defense industry excess, aiming to keep taxpayer money from lining executive pockets. Yet, this sudden fiscal piety overlooks his own administration's record. Under Trump, defense budgets swelled, and his direct appeals to arm foreign nations were legendary. Let's not forget his own hotels and properties saw increased bookings from foreign governments and
political entities during his presidency, raising questions about conflicts of interest that went unaddressed. One might wonder if this concern for 'value for money' extends to the billions funneled annually to allies like Israel, a significant chunk of which goes straight to American defense contractors. It’s always fascinating when politicians rediscover fiscal conservatism, especially when it
conveniently distracts from their own well-documented history of financial entanglements and defense spending increases. A classic 'do as I say, not as I profit' maneuver.