Merkley Statement on Trump's Request for Nearly $88 Billion To Fund His Illegal War and Illegal Tariffs
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley Statement on Trump's Request for Nearly $88 Billion To Fund His Illegal War and Illegal Tariffs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, President Trump formally requested that Congress spend an additional $88 billion in the form of a supplemental request. The majority of these funds would be spent to cover the costs and replenish wasted ammunitions fro . . .
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Merkley Statement on Trump's Request for Nearly $88 Billion To Fund His Illegal War and Illegal Tariffs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, President Trump formally requested that Congress spend an additional $88 billion in the form of a supplemental request. The majority of these funds would be spent to cover the costs and replenish wasted ammunitions fro . . .