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9/29/23: Trillion Dollar Aircraft Only Flies 55% Of Time, CNN Data Chief "Fox News NEEDS Trump", Amazon's Free Shipping Scheme w/ Matt Stoller

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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This chapter examines the disappointing performance metrics of the F-35 fighter jets, highlighting that they fly only 55% of the time due to maintenance issues. Despite these operational shortcomings, military plans to procure thousands more jets raise critical questions about the program's cost-effectiveness, with a staggering projected total of $1.7 trillion.

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