Pentagon’s $93.4 billion September spending spree, revealed by Open The Books, has sparked outrage. Lavish purchases like lobster, ribeye, and a grand piano preceded a costly conflict with Iran. Critics decry the “use-it-or-lose-it” practice, demanding accountability and reforms as war expenses mount.
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