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Pentagon's $1 Trillion Budget Sparks Criticism Over Corporate Profits

8/1/2025

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The Pentagon's budget is set to surpass $1 trillion, fueled by a $150 billion boost, with over half directed to private contractors. Critics, including William D. Hartung from the Quincy Institute, warn this prioritizes corporate profits over troop welfare and safety, urging a pivot towards supporting military personnel and embracing diplomacy to lessen corporate sway in defense matters.

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The Pentagon's budget is set to surpass $1 trillion, fueled by a $150 billion boost, with over half directed to private contractors. Critics, including William D. Hartung from the Quincy Institute, warn this prioritizes corporate profits over troop welfare and safety, urging a pivot towards supporting military personnel and embracing diplomacy to lessen corporate sway in defense matters.