Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Seeks $500M Cuts to Military Aid for Israel, Taiwan, Jordan

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act seeking to cut $500 million in military aid to Israel, citing that Israel is a nuclear-armed nation that already receives over $3 billion annually and does not need additional U.S. support. She also aims to reduce funding for Taiwan, Jordan, overseas disaster relief, and HIV prevention programs abroad, arguing that American priorities should focus on domestic issues rather than foreign aid. Greene emphasized her view that the defense budget should prioritize the defense of the United States and its borders, expressing frustration that the U.S. has recently conducted military actions, such as bombing Iran's nuclear program, on Israel's behalf. Her stance has drawn criticism due to her previous accusations of antisemitism and her characterization of aid to key U.S. allies as unnecessary. Greene's position aligns with a faction of the GOP that opposes foreign intervention and extensive aid packages to countries like Ukraine and Israel. These moves come amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, including the recent Israel-Hamas conflict and U.S.-Iran military actions.