Why did Trump ask for $87.6 even though there was a ceasefire?

25 June, 2026, 03:45 pm

Last modified: 25 June, 2026, 03:48 pm

Why did Trump ask for $87.6 even though there was a ceasefire?

25 June, 2026, 03:45 pm

Last modified: 25 June, 2026, 03:48 pm

The White House has asked the US Congress for an additional $87.6 billion to cover the ongoing war against Iran and other emergency costs. A letter to this effect was sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, by the White House Office of Management and Budget on June 24.

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