Pentagon Admits Money Wasted on Useless Defense Spending; Cutting Down Could Save $2 Billion Annually
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For a long time, many concerned observers have spoken out against what is going on inside the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense (DoD).
These critics are vehemently opposed to the defense spending of the DoD. Statistics show that the United States defense spending has risen over the years. In 2015, the country spent approximately $601 billion on defense, which is more than the next 7 highest spending countries combined.
For a country to waste over $600 billion on only defense, while part of the population is wallowing in abject poverty, is unacceptable, according to critics. According to Worldometers statistics, as of September 5 2016, the United States population stands at 324.5 million. Out of this figure, a staggering 45 million live in poverty.
However, it appears that some Pentagon senior officials are starting to reason with observers. Some senior officials of the DoD have now openly criticized the country for wasting money on needless defense facilities. According to these concerned officials, if these needless facilities are closed down, it could save the country up to $2 billion annually.
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