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Scott Jennings Challenges Kasparian on National Debt Claims

9/4/2025

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Scott Jennings criticized Ana Kasparian for attributing national debt to U.S. foreign aid, citing larger contributors like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
In 2024, Social Security costs reached $1.5 trillion, while military aid to Israel was $17.9 billion.
Jennings noted that post-9/11 war spending remains lower than expenditures on social programs.

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Scott Jennings criticized Ana Kasparian for attributing national debt to U.S. foreign aid, citing larger contributors like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
In 2024, Social Security costs reached $1.5 trillion, while military aid to Israel was $17.9 billion.
Jennings noted that post-9/11 war spending remains lower than expenditures on social programs.