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Jeffries Slams Trump’s Iran War, Demands Military Funding Transparency

3/9/2026

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U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader, criticized the Trump administration's justification for the ongoing war in Iran, calling it a "war of choice."
He said Democrats would review any future Pentagon funding requests but require transparency about military spending.
He noted public dissatisfaction with prioritizing military costs over domestic needs.
He called for a hearing to address planning failures and urged clarifying spending priorities to voters.

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U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader, criticized the Trump administration's justification for the ongoing war in Iran, calling it a "war of choice."
He said Democrats would review any future Pentagon funding requests but require transparency about military spending.
He noted public dissatisfaction with prioritizing military costs over domestic needs.
He called for a hearing to address planning failures and urged clarifying spending priorities to voters.