"I don't have a ballpark for you, Vought said during the House hearing, indicating his inability to provide a financial estimate for the war on Iran."
"If you were to be on the inside of the Department of War, these costs would fluctuate given the day. So I think it's hard to give you an average cost, Vought explained during the Senate hearing."
"I wouldn't [want] to make a characterization of that at this point, Vought responded when asked about reports of $50 billion spent so far."
"I would expect you to have pretty good numbers on that so I'm a little disappointed in that answer, Senator Jeff Merkley expressed his frustration with Vought's non-answers."
OMB Director Russell Vought testified before Congress, refusing to disclose financial estimates for the war on Iran. He claimed costs fluctuate daily, making it difficult to provide an average. Vought did not confirm reports of approximately $50 billion spent so far, stating he did not want to characterize that figure. His lack of definitive answers frustrated lawmakers, particularly Senator Jeff Merkley, who expected more accurate information regarding the war's financial impact.
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