White House budget director Russell Vought testified before the House Budget Committee on Wednesday, defending President Donald Trump’s request for a $1.5 trillion annual military budget. Lawmakers from both parties voiced criticism, citing the Pentagon’s past financial accountability issues.
Vought stated he could not estimate the potential cost of a war with Iran, explaining the fluctuating nature of the U.S.-Israeli conflict makes pinpointing expenses difficult.
The overall cost of a potential war with Iran remains an open question on Capitol Hill, as Vought was unable to provide a figure during the hearing.