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Pentagon Diverts $2 Billion, Threatening Military Readiness

12/12/2025

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A Democratic lawmakers' report states the Pentagon diverted $2 billion from military operations to support President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
The funding shift canceled a pilot training facility and repairs to military schools and barracks.
The report warns readiness will decline due to reallocations.
The Pentagon contends it can manage these operations without compromising priorities.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the administration for using the defense budget as a slush fund.

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A Democratic lawmakers' report states the Pentagon diverted $2 billion from military operations to support President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
The funding shift canceled a pilot training facility and repairs to military schools and barracks.
The report warns readiness will decline due to reallocations.
The Pentagon contends it can manage these operations without compromising priorities.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the administration for using the defense budget as a slush fund.