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What Hegseth Asking For Extra $200 BILLION For Iran War REALLY Reveals!

2026-03-21 News & Politics
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Pete Hegseth may not be aware of his own grotesque hypocrisy when he accuses Iran of being a terrorist state for "investing in missiles instead of people" while simultaneously demanding $200 billion more from American taxpayers for weapons. As Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger point out, that’s a sum that could fund universal college, affordable child care, trade schools, and special education for every American. Jimmy highlights how in just 20 days of war, the U.S. has burned roughly one-third of Iran's entire GDP, spending $184 billion (more than all Ukraine aid) against a $315 billion Iranian economy that's outsmarting America with $30,000 wooden drones. He notes the "rotating villain" mechanism in Congress ensures the war funding passes narrowly, while Hegseth's rhetoric reduces geopolitical conflict to cartoonish "bad guys" language. The segment concludes that Iran has already won the long game by forcing the U.S. into strategic overextension. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Download Rumble Wallet now—now with USA₮—and step away from the big banks --- for good! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/jimmydore For advertising inquiries please email [email protected] Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@jack3390793 2026-03-21

The department of war crimes.

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@BuckeyDooDoo 2026-03-21

Money laundering.

324 8 replies
@wuw385 2026-03-21

Funny how millions of Americans are NOT protesting.

299 66 replies
@gordonstevens1993 2026-03-21

These people are totally insane

241 5 replies
@BirdMan42 2026-03-21

Gosh just imagine what $200 billion could do for this country but that’ll never happen

183 4 replies
@saml8967 2026-03-21

Giving $200 billion more to a government department that can't pass an audit should be considered a criminal offense. Pete Hegseth and everyone at the Pentagon belong in prison.

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@mormankhan4729 2026-03-22

War is money laundering for the corrupt filthy rich

64 2 replies
@thejimmydoreshow 2026-03-21

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@snarkdragon 2026-03-22

$200 billion could purge a LOT of bad guys from Wall Street, and DC.

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@beastmaster6943 2026-03-21

Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what $200 billion dollars can do for Israel.

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