Source: Antiwar.com
by Dennis Kucinich and Elizabeth Kucinich
“The era of unchecked military expansion may be coming to an end, and for the first time in decades, the ability of the defense industry to influence U.S. military policy is being curtailed. Will it happen? We don’t know, but President Trump’s bold proposal to cut Pentagon spending reflects his signature negotiation style – starting with an aggressive position to shift the conversation and force a change in conditions, in this case – scrutiny of military waste. Rather than a rigid policy demand, Trump’s talk of a 50% cut in military spending challenges the entrenched interests of the military-industrial complex, putting pressure on defense contractors to reduce costs, compelling Congress to justify every dollar spent.” (02/25/25)