GOP fiscal hawks largely unmoved by Hegseth’s defense dollars pitch

GOP fiscal conservatives remain skeptical despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's efforts to rally support for President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget and additional funds for the Iran war. While Trump and Hegseth lobbied hard on Capitol Hill, lawmakers' concerns about military spending and the financial implications of war funding persist. This resistance highlights a broader tension within the GOP between national security priorities and fiscal responsibility, potentially affecting future defense budgets and war funding decisions.