Homeless Crisis is Growing: Why is America Funding Wars Abroad?
By Joel Wong
The United States is grappling with an escalating homelessness crisis, exacerbated by rising inflation, while billions of dollars are directed toward foreign aid for countries like Ukraine and Israel. This video questions the national priorities and how taxpayer funds are allocated, urging a re-evaluation to address pressing domestic issues.
The speaker argues that reallocating some foreign aid to address internal needs like homelessness, inflation, and affordable housing could better serve Americans. Key points include the rising national debt and its burden on taxpayers due to overseas spending, along with the inflationary impact of these expenditures on essentials like housing. The video further critiques long-standing U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts (e.g., Afghanistan) as unsustainable for the domestic economy. It suggests that focusing on home-front priorities could help create a sustainable future for Americans.
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. homelessness crisis continues to worsen, with a 15% increase in 2023, leaving millions without shelter.
Billions of dollars in foreign aid have been directed to Ukraine and Israel, intensifying domestic struggles by raising national debt and limiting funds for essential social programs.
Rising inflation, partly linked to government spending on foreign conflicts, is impacting Americans’ ability to afford basic needs, heightening the risk of homelessness.
The video questions prioritizing foreign conflicts over domestic issues, advocating for a focus on affordable housing and social services.
The toll of both homelessness and the financial burdens of international conflicts is underscored, along with the long history of U.S. involvement in costly foreign wars.
Although the video does not outline specific alternatives, it suggests that diverting funds from foreign conflicts to critical domestic issues is a viable approach. Frequent emphasis is placed on the worsening homelessness crisis, and the strain on American taxpayers, contrasting these challenges with extensive foreign aid budgets, such as $114 billion to Ukraine and $25.9 billion to Israel in 2024.