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Schumer Slams Pentagon's Luxury Spending Amid ACA Debate

3/14/2026

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer challenged Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the Pentagon's $93.4 billion on luxury items in September 2025.
He argued the money could have extended the Affordable Care Act.
Critics on social media accused Schumer of hypocrisy, citing spending under former Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin.
Spending patterns show Hegseth and Lloyd Austin had comparable luxury expenditures, and September has historically been a month of increased agency spending.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer challenged Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the Pentagon's $93.4 billion on luxury items in September 2025.
He argued the money could have extended the Affordable Care Act.
Critics on social media accused Schumer of hypocrisy, citing spending under former Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin.
Spending patterns show Hegseth and Lloyd Austin had comparable luxury expenditures, and September has historically been a month of increased agency spending.