By Ben Swann
The Iran war has exposed one of the biggest scams with the military-industrial complex. Despite spending trillions of dollars on defense, Iran has been able to damage and neutralize American weapons systems and military infrastructure using weapons that cost only a fraction of the price.
The United States maintains the largest military budget in the world, and the Pentagon can’t pass a single audit. All this as infrastructure at home deteriorates, and living standards become increasingly difficult for everyday Americans.
If smaller militaries can challenge American power with far fewer resources, what are taxpayers really getting in return for this enormous level of spending?
The Iran war has exposed one of the biggest scams with the military-industrial complex. Despite spending trillions of dollars on defense, Iran has been able to damage and neutralize American weapons systems and military infrastructure using weapons that cost only a fraction of… pic.twitter.com/jDd6DvEJzK
— Ben Swann (@BenSwann_) June 16, 2026
Original source: https://x.com/BenSwann_/status/2066959440323203235