President Trump asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding on Wednesday, with the vast majority earmarked for the military campaign against Iran. The request comes as lawmakers from both parties grow increasingly uneasy about the conflict’s duration and cost.
The White House proposal includes approximately $67 billion for the Pentagon, covering munitions, operations, and classified programs. Additional funds would support farmers hurt by trade disruptions and international Ebola response efforts.
The funding bid followed a symbolic House vote calling for an end to hostilities unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action. The path forward is uncertain, as many Democrats oppose the war and some Republicans question its objectives, threatening to delay the package ahead of a closely watched midterm election.