U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's recent memo suggesting an 8% cut in the military budget over five years has sparked discussions. Initially welcomed by progressives, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, the memo’s implications are uncertain. Acting Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Salesses clarified that rather than true cuts, the proposal focuses on generating 'offsets' to finance other military priorities, raising concerns about the actual intent behind the proposals.
On the surface, a widely reported memo authored by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth appears to call for significant cuts to the massive U.S. military budget over each of the next five years.
Hegseth instructed officials to hand in their proposals by this coming Monday.
These savings should go to increasing Social Security benefits and strengthening VA healthcare, Sanders added.
Acting Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Salesses described the proposal as a push for 'offsets' that could be used to fund other military-related efforts favored by President.
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