Posted 3/21/2024, 9:47:00 PM
Lawmakers Worry Defense Budget Increase Too Small to Counter China Threat
- National security hawks argue the defense spending increase is inadequate and could leave U.S. vulnerable, especially against China
- Lawmakers say the 3% spending hike amounts to a cut when accounting for inflation
- Sen. Graham says the budget deal "threw the Defense Department under the bus"
- Rep. Garcia criticizes Biden's proposed 1% increase for next year as neglecting defense
- Rep. Gallagher worries there won't be enough resources to counter China's aggression toward Taiwan