America Deserves Better: Reject This Budget of Misplaced Priorities

As the U.S. hurtles toward yet another government funding deadline, House Republicans have unveiled a spending bill that would increase military spending while slashing nondefense programs—programs that support healthcare, education, housing, and infrastructure. This budget proposal reflects a dangerous and ongoing trend: prioritizing war over the well-being of the people.

The Wrong Priorities

This bill continues to funnel billions into an already bloated Pentagon budget, despite the Department of Defense’s repeated failure to pass an audit. In contrast, programs that directly impact American families—such as food assistance, healthcare, and climate action—are facing cuts. This is not fiscal responsibility; it is a deliberate choice to put corporate defense contractors ahead of working people.

While political leaders claim that increased military spending is necessary for national security, the reality is that true security comes from strong communities, stable jobs, accessible healthcare, and a sustainable environment. Instead of investing in these critical areas, the government is choosing to throw more money at the Pentagon—an agency notorious for its financial mismanagement and unchecked spending.

A Manufactured Crisis

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans are attempting to force this bill through Congress without bipartisan support, daring Democrats to oppose it and risk a government shutdown. This strategy creates a false choice between reckless military spending and shutting down the government.

We cannot fall for these political games. A budget is a moral document—it reflects our values as a nation. Choosing to increase defense spending while gutting essential services is a clear indication of misplaced priorities.

What We Need Instead

A just and responsible budget would:

✅ Prioritize People Over War – Shift funding from unnecessary military programs to investments in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

✅ Hold the Pentagon Accountable – No more blank checks for an agency that cannot pass an audit.

✅ Invest in True Security – Security isn’t just about weapons; it’s about ensuring that people have access to food, housing, and medical care.

Take Action

We must demand a budget that reflects the needs of the people, not just the interests of the defense industry. Call your representatives today and tell them to oppose this harmful spending bill. Tell them we need a budget that supports communities, not endless war.

📢 Use your voice—because where our money goes, our values follow.

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