Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced to U.S. senators that the war has cost the U.S. a staggering $37.5 billion so far. Yet, shockingly, mainstream media’s coverage has been downright tepid. Corporate outlets like CNN and MSNBC seem to be tiptoeing around the real implications of this financial disaster, instead of digging into the staggering costs and accountability issues. Instead, they often push a soft narrative of patriotism while the American people are footing the bill.

In contrast, Fox News, while not perfect, at least attempts to present the fiscal impact in a more direct light, scrutinizing government spending and question the transparency of military strategies. But let’s be honest—are they genuinely interested in the truth or just capitalizing on populism for ratings? It’s nearly impossible to decipher genuine reporting from political theatrics.

Meanwhile, what do we find in the trenches of this coverage? A lack of real inquiry. No one seems to be asking the hard questions: Who benefits from this war? Why are citizens in the dark about where their money is going? Every major outlet seems complicit in a culture of silence regarding the financial ruin implemented in the name of so-called national security.

Folks, we need to start demanding more from our media outlets. Dissect the spending, challenge the narratives, and question the motivations behind military actions. Otherwise, we’re just left with another $37.5 billion bandwagon, while the rest of the country struggles to put food on the table.