Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 760: Chip Roy Breaks Down New Budget Proposal
May 2, 2025
Chip Roy, a U.S. Representative from Texas known for his conservative fiscal policies, discusses an $870 billion budget proposal, emphasizing the need for accountability in defense spending. Liz Yore, an international child rights attorney, highlights critical issues surrounding child protection and exploitation. Stan Wojewatzki from Perseus Group dives into the geopolitical implications of the AUKUS defense agreement, while the trio explores the urgent preparedness for crises and the resilience of underground churches in China against government repression.
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Budget Cuts and Defense Strategy
- The new budget aims to cut non-defense spending by 20%, returning it to pre-COVID 2017 levels.
- Defense spending is to be held flat, with extra funds in reconciliation for modernization without lobbyist influence.
Resistance to Defense Reform
- Defense establishment resists budget changes due to preferring autopilot spending and control over funds.
- Lobbyists and contractors influence spending that does not prioritize military modernization or strength.
Military Spending vs. Capability Mismatch
- Despite spending trillions, military equipment is aging and mismatched to current threats.
- There is a lack of authoritative assessment, raising suspicion of misuse of defense funds.