$200 Billion: The Costs of the Iran War Trump’s proposed $200 billion for the Iran war dwarfs recent cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and healthcare subsidies, raising questions about spending priorities.

*The Trump administration reportedly wants $200 billion for its war on Iran. Over the past year, they have cut spending — mostly on health care and food assistance — equal to that amount*

Mar 24, 2026

By Peter Hart

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