Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/19/25: Trump Gets $1 Trillion Military Budget, US Bombs Somalia Four More Times, and More
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Dec 19, 2025 Trump has signed a whopping $1 trillion military budget, combining various allocations that raise eyebrows. Discussions reveal mounting U.S. airstrikes in Somalia and a striking escalation of conflict in Gaza, where humanitarian crises deepen. Meanwhile, arms sales to Taiwan provoke sharp criticism from China. U.S. sanctions against ICC judges complicate the Gaza investigations, while Venezuela vows to resist U.S. blockades. The podcast dives into global military maneuverings and their transformative implications.
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Record $1 Trillion Military Budget
- The 2026 NDAA plus an earlier $156B supplemental makes the US military budget exceed $1 trillion officially for the first time.
- Dave DeCamp warns Congress gave President Trump $8 billion more than requested, expanding war powers and draft registration.
Massive Arms Sales To Taiwan
- The State Department approved over $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including HIMARS and howitzers.
- Dave DeCamp notes this outpaces the entire Biden administration and risks escalating US-China tensions.
Humanitarian Collapse In Gaza
- Gaza civilians face deaths from IDF attacks, unexploded ordnance, and harsh weather under blockade.
- Dave DeCamp highlights aid restrictions and reconstruction bans worsening civilian suffering.