💸 Growing U.S. Debt Sparks Foreign Aid Debate
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced a bold amendment to cut $500 million from Israel’s missile defense funding, citing America’s soaring national debt and ongoing foreign wars.
Speaking during a floor debate on the 2026 Pentagon budget, Greene said:
“The United States is $37 trillion in debt. Yet we’re still sending billions in foreign aid. This has to end.”
🔖 #USDebt #ForeignAid #Congress #PentagonBudget
🛡️ Israel’s Missile Defense Under Scrutiny
Greene’s amendment would eliminate a half-billion-dollar allocation to Israel’s missile defense, including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and other joint systems.
“Israel is a nuclear-armed nation. They’re fully capable of defending themselves,” she emphasized.
This proposal comes amid mounting concerns over the U.S. role in Middle East conflicts, particularly as tensions flare between Israel and Iran.
🔖 #IronDome #IsraelDefense #MilitarySpending #MiddleEast
⛪ Gaza War and Civilian Casualties
Greene also condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, pointing to the recent bombing of the Church of the Holy Family, which killed three civilians.
“An entire population is being wiped out,” she said. “And we are footing the bill.”
Her remarks reflect growing unease among some lawmakers about the humanitarian cost of U.S.-funded military campaigns abroad.
🔖 #Gaza #ChurchBombing #HumanRights #Ceasefire
📊 U.S. Spending: Who Gets What?
Israel currently receives $3.8 billion annually in military aid. A supplemental $8.7 billion was added in 2024 amid conflict with Iran. Greene argued that the U.S. can no longer afford to maintain such support—especially when American missile reserves were depleted to shield Israel.
According to her, defending Israel during recent clashes cost the U.S. over $800 million in missile use alone.
🔖 #USIsraelRelations #THAAD #DefenseAid #BudgetCuts
📉 Is Bipartisan Support for Israel Fracturing?
From 1946 to 2024, Israel was the largest recipient of U.S. aid. Although Ukraine currently leads in annual support, Israel remains a close second.
Greene’s amendment is unlikely to pass, but it marks a growing divide in American politics over endless foreign spending, especially within the Republican Party.
🔖 #IsraelAid #UkraineAid #CongressDebate #AmericaFirst
🗳️ What Comes Next?
With 2026 elections on the horizon, foreign aid is emerging as a flashpoint issue. Greene’s challenge to long-standing U.S.-Israel support signals a shift in tone—even if her amendment fails legislatively.
Stay tuned as this debate unfolds on Capitol Hill.