President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday to honor four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East. The ceremony follows a period of escalating conflict as the U.S. conducts waves of airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz. The administration has spent $37.5 billion on the conflict so far, leading to rising gas prices and a cautious stance from Republicans on Capitol Hill. While many GOP lawmakers continue to defend the president’s strategy, they are facing pressure to provide more clarity on the war's endgame. House Speaker Mike Johnson is currently lobbying for a spending package that includes farm aid and new voter ID requirements. Despite some public skepticism regarding the war's cost, President Donald Trump remains confident in the military's progress. He noted that while Americans dislike high gasoline prices, they remain supportive of the ongoing mission to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.