SPENDING: Does that make America great?

In September 2025, the Pentagon spent $94 billion taxpayer dollars, including: $2 million on Alaska King Crab legs, $6.9 million on lobster tails, $15.1 million on ribeye steak, $139,224 on doughnuts, and $124,000 on ice cream machines.

Meanwhile, 4 million people, children, the elderly, disabled and low-income, are predicted to lose SNAP benefits.

So, tell me, does that make America great?

ALYSSA C. SWARTZ

Coeur d’Alene