Trump claims Americans are ‘demanding’ $80bn more for his war with Iran (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump asserts that Americans are demanding $80bn for war funding, despite concerns about financial struggles, while the Pentagon informs senators about funding needs and the White House has not yet made a formal request.

• Trump claims Americans are demanding $80bn for war funding
• Pentagon informs senators about funding needs for conflict and other expenses
• Trump denies claims that financially struggling Americans support the funding
• White House has not yet formally requested the funds from Congress