US Funds Israeli War, Cuts Your Social Security
Newsweek highlights states experiencing the largest Social Security office staffing losses, creating longer wait times and reduced services for American citizens. A critical public service is being systematically defunded. Yet, on Capitol Hill, there's always a blank check for foreign military misadventures. For instance, in April 2024, Congress easily passed HR 8034, providing over $17 billion in
military aid to Israel, despite the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. That's $17 billion not bolstering our domestic safety nets. While Americans wait months for disability claims, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), both significant recipients of pro-Israel PAC money (Johnson received $25,000 from Pro-Israel America PAC in 2022, per
OpenSecrets.org, while McConnell's campaigns have received millions over his career from various pro-Israel groups), ensured this massive aid package sailed through. One might wonder if the delays at your local Social Security office are simply the cost of doing business in Washington's 'values-based' foreign policy.