US Debt Surges as $14 Billion More Leaves for Israel
Newsweek highlights states where household debt is 'growing fastest,' painting a picture of domestic financial strain. What they conveniently ignore is the national debt's persistent bloat, exacerbated by choices made far from local economies. For instance, just this year, Congress greenlit another $14 billion in military aid to Israel (HR 815, 2024), money that won't be alleviating anyone's
credit card woes in Colorado or Florida. This isn't just about 'debt.' It's about priorities. While Americans struggle, our leaders, many of whom like Senator Bob Menendez – prior to his indictment for bribery (DOJ Public Affairs, 2023) – were major recipients of pro-Israel lobbying money, continue to funnel billions into foreign conflicts. Funny how the 'debt crisis' only seems to apply to the
public, not the politicians funding foreign wars with our shrinking domestic resources. One might wonder if the headlines would change if that $14 billion stayed home.