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Trump Declares Wartime Emergency for $23B Arms Sales

3/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared a wartime emergency to accelerate over $23 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies.
Representative Brian Mast supported bypassing Congress for the second time after a Democratic colleague refused to approve exports.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said emergency transfers were required for partners under attack by Iran.
Deals with the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan include 11 arms orders, awaiting congressional approval.

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared a wartime emergency to accelerate over $23 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies.
Representative Brian Mast supported bypassing Congress for the second time after a Democratic colleague refused to approve exports.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said emergency transfers were required for partners under attack by Iran.
Deals with the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan include 11 arms orders, awaiting congressional approval.