Gallego says Congress boosting Iran war funding ‘like giving a drunk more money and hoping that they’ll stop drinking’
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By The Hill
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Senator Ruben Gallego voices concerns about increased Pentagon spending for Iran military operations, comparing it to enabling destructive behavior. The Arizona Democrat argues that boosting defense budgets without strategic reassessment mirrors futile approaches to complex problems. During his ABC appearance, Gallego questioned the effectiveness of escalating military expenditures as a solution to geopolitical tensions, advocating for alternative diplomatic and policy approaches to address regional instability.
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Gallego says Congress boosting Iran war funding ‘like giving a drunk more money and hoping that they’ll stop drinking’
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) on Sunday expressed strong opposition to Congress giving the Pentagon more funding amid the Iran war. During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Gallego pivoted…
