WASHINGTON — Defense officials have submitted a massive $200 billion funding request to the White House to support ongoing military operations against Iran, a senior administration official has revealed.
The official, who requested anonymity when discussing confidential matters, confirmed that the Defense Department has forwarded this request for White House consideration.
This staggering amount represents additional funding beyond what the military already secured through President Donald Trump’s tax reform legislation passed last year.
While lawmakers on Capitol Hill are preparing for a new spending proposal, it remains uncertain whether the White House has officially sent the request to Congress for review. The level of congressional support for such spending remains unclear.
The Washington Post initially broke this story. During a Thursday news briefing, when reporters asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the specific dollar amount, he avoided confirming the exact figure while noting it could be subject to change. However, he acknowledged plans to approach Congress for proper funding.
“It takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth stated.
