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Defense Spending Debates Reflect Rising Isolationist Sentiment
As the US midterm elections approach, debates over defense spending have taken center stage, with some arguing that a larger defense budget is necessary to support national security and the US workforce. The proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027 has encountered opposition, with some lawmakers and policy analysts questioning the need for increased military spending. According to the US Government Accountability Office, the US Department of Defense is one of the nation’s largest employers, supporting around 2.1 million jobs, with nearly half in defense. This article was originally published on Forbes.com