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Trump to Congress: “I don’t need your stinkin’ approval to fund Israeli genocide in Gaza”

4 February 2026 AIMN Editorial Walt Zlotow, West Suburban Peace Coalition Glen Ellyn IL https://theaimn.net/trump-to-congress-i-dont-need-your-stinkin-approval-to-fund-israeli-genocide-in-gaza/

Trump is so anxious to continue funding Israel’s genocide of Palestinians Gaza that he won’t wait for customary congressional approval.

He authorized a mammoth weapons tranche of $6.6 billion to Israel which includes:

• AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related equipment costing $3.8 billion
• Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and related equipment costing $1.98 billion
• Armored Personnel Carrier equipment and related logistics support costing $740 million
• AW119Kx Light Utility Helicopters and related equipment costing $150 million

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member of the House oversight committee, blasted Trump’s action.

“Just one hour ago, the Trump administration informed me it would disregard congressional oversight and years of standing practice, and immediately notify over $6 billion in arms sales to Israel. Shamefully, this is now the second time the Trump administration has blatantly ignored long-standing Congressional prerogatives while also refusing to engage Congress on critical questions about the next steps in Gaza and broader US policy,”

Trump has no interest in using our tax dollars to fund decent health care, education, affordable housing, green energy, infrastructure; indeed everything needed to uplift the commons. But like predecessor Biden did when Israeli Prime Minister calls for more genocide weapons, Trump listens… then stands and delivers.

February 6, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, USA