Republicans want to increase the defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027. That defense budget alone would add an additio

[riversedge]

Republicans want to increase the defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027. That defense budget alone would add an additional $5.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.

Republicans want to increase the defense budget to .5 trillion in 2027. That defense budget alone would add an additional .8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.

— Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 2026-02-08T17:05:16.830Z

[leftstreet]

1. And Congress will pass it

[at140]

2. Congress is a chronic over spender

Won't surprise me if they pass $1.5 Trillion spending bill.

[Jacson6]

3. Yes, This is strategic. Opp's were out of money! We have to reduce or cancel Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. n/t