Pentagon Spends $93B, Critics Call It Wasteful

0:00On March 12, a fresh controversy is hitting Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after a report revealed the Pentagon spent 93 billion dollars in the fiscal year that ended last September. That's the highest total since 2008, with a big chunk labeled as wasteful. The findings come from the Watchdog Group open the books, which highlighted how the Defense Department rushes to spend funds to avoid budget cuts next. Year. This led to unusual buys across various categories. Many people are upset, pointing out the spending happened right before millions lost food assistance during the longest government shutdown ever. While some say the purchase is support troops, critics see it as out of touch amid tight budgets for everyday Americans. Details show millions went to electronics like Apple and Samsung Gear, plus hefty sums on luxury foods such as lobster tails, king crab, ribeye steak, and even sushi tables. Carniture and office items added up to $225 million. All this raises questions as federal deficits hit $1.8 trillion, clashing with past promises

1:05to trim government waste especially, with tensions building overseas.