Corporations and the Rich Should Pay for Trump’s Hideous War—Here’s How

Photo: The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conducts flight deck operations during Operation Epic Fury, March 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy via DVIDS. Public Domain. Article by Michael Ettlinger. Common Dreams – March 27, 2026.

How about this for a concept: Those who can most afford to pay for the war be the ones who pay for it.

At some point, the war against Iran is going to be paid for. The military has expended billions of dollars of very expensive ammunition, jet fuel and other military resources. The Pentagon says it needs over $200 billion to cover its costs. The total price of the war will depend on how it progresses and requests to Congress may come in smaller chunks, or be delayed as long as possible, or rolled into broader funding requests. […]

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