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Trump cited Venezuela profits to justify a demand for $1.5 trillion in military spending, stating the expenditure would support domestic employment.

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What
Trump cited Venezuela profits to justify a demand for $1.5 trillion in military spending, stating the expenditure would support domestic employment.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:02:24 GMT · 3h 30m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
To support domestic employment through high military expenditure.
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The demand for $1.5 trillion in military spending could significantly impact the US budget and economy, with stated justifications related to job creation and potentially geopolitical positioning given the mention of Iran.

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