How American taxpayers fund Trump’s wars

Americans worked 50 days in 2025 to fund war, as contractors received double the tax dollars allocated to U.S. troops, new analysis reveals. | Contesto: cronaca

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• How American taxpayers fund Trump’s wars

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A new analysis reveals that American taxpayers effectively worked 50 days in 2025 to fund military operations, with private contractors receiving twice as much tax revenue as U.S. troops deployed overseas. The finding, published by Al Jazeera, underscores a growing disparity in how federal defense dollars are allocated, raising questions about the prioritization of corporate profits over servicemember compensation. The report calculates that the average American worker spent nearly two months of the year generating tax revenue that ultimately flowed into the defense budget. This figure is derived from the share of federal spending dedicated to military activities, including ongoing conflicts often referred to as 'Trump’s wars.' The term, used in the original analysis, refers to military engagements initiated or escalated under the Trump administration, such as operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, as well as drone campaigns in Africa and the Middle East. More striking, the analysis highlights that defense contractors—companies providing logistics, equipment, and support services—received double the tax money that went directly to U.S. troops. This means that for every dollar a soldier earned in salary or benefits, two dollars were funneled to private firms. Experts not cited in the original material have previously noted that such contracting practices can lead to inflated costs and reduced accountability, as oversight of private military operations is often less stringent than for uniformed personnel. The 50-day figure is not an anomaly but part of a long-term trend. Since the post-9/11 era, the U.S. has spent trillions on foreign wars, with a growing share going to contractors. By 2025, the ratio of contractor to troop funding had reached a historic high, according to the report. The analysis did not specify which conflicts or operations were included, but it likely encompasses all U.S. military engagements abroad, including advisory missions and counterterrorism strikes. The implications are significant. Critics argue that this funding imbalance reflects a broader militarization of foreign policy, where private interests benefit more than the public...

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