Congress could soon be asked by Trump to come up with $200 billion for his Iran war

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 527

Last Updated: 1 day, 19 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday didn’t rule out asking Congress for an additional $200 billion to cover the cost of his war in Iran, a substantial sum that will likely be difficult to move through both chambers.

“It’s a small price to pay to make sure that we stay tippy top,” he said when asked about the number, first reported Wednesday evening by the Washington Post and since confirmed by several other …

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