Donald Trump & Jules Hurst III

Donald Trump: The Trump administration is divided on the issue, with Trump's stance influencing the debate.

Jules Hurst III: Pentagon comptroller who testified on war costs and reconstruction.

Donald Trump: As US president, Trump has escalated the war, threatened Iranian infrastructure, and faced domestic political backlash over the conflict's costs and casualties.

Jules Hurst III: Pentagon CFO testified war cost $29 billion.

Donald Trump: President Donald Trump>>>'s administration launched the Iran war and is proposing a significant defense budget increase for 2027 to accelerate munitions spending, though the problem is time, not money. He insists the United States>>> is capable of fighting any war.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, Acting Under Secretary of Defense and Comptroller, testified at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Department of Defense budget request.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon finance chief, provided the updated cost estimate of the war with Iran to lawmakers, citing repair and replacement of equipment costs and broader operational expenses. He is responsible for the financial accounting of the conflict.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon comptroller, provided an updated estimate of the Iran war's cost, which has climbed to nearly $29 billion due to equipment repair, replacement, and operational costs.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon comptroller, provided an updated cost estimate for Operation Epic Fury to Congress.