Trump: "We're fighting wars. We can't take care of day care"
7 hours ago
- #federal spending priorities
- #Trump Iran war
- #public opinion polls
- President Trump made extensive remarks arguing that the federal government should prioritize defense spending over social programs like day care and health care, which he believes should be funded by states.
- A CNN poll shows strong public opposition to the Iran war, with 71% against a $200 billion Pentagon proposal and 70% saying the war is not 'worth it' in terms of lives and financial burden.
- Trump's framing of the choice between funding war and day care is seen as politically unhelpful, especially amid high gas prices and inflation, with little public appetite for sacrifice.