https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mind-boggling-true-cost-of-trump-s-war-revealedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mind-boggling-true-cost-of-trump-s-war-revealedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mind-boggling-true-cost-of-trump-s-war-revealed#u173895Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:05:51 +0000The Pentagon told Congress that the cost of Operation Epic Fury has reached $47.1 billion for American taxpayers. The eight-month conflict, which began with a spending rate that saw $11.3 billion vanish in just the first week, carries a severe financial burden that experts warn could eventually balloon much higher. Long-term expenses for replacing expended munitions and equipment alongside caring for returning veterans could push total outlays significantly past initial government calculations as the nation approaches the congressional midterms.Why it mattersThe military operation against Iran