Sen.Tim Kaine (D-VA) criticized U.S.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's $67 billion budget request during an MS NOW segment, arguing that the Pentagon's financial claims are misleading.

Kaine highlighted that the Pentagon has already received $153 billion in additional funding from a 2025 reconciliation bill, with $89 billion unobligated.

He questioned the justification for another $67 billion allocation, especially given the ongoing illegal war in Iran, which lacks a clear strategy and is deeply unpopular with the American public.Kaine emphasized that Congress should prioritize ending the war rather than approving more military spending.The discussion came amid reports of the U.S.facing shortages of interceptor missiles and increasing casualties for American troops.

Kaine argued that the Pentagon's failure to account for unspent funds undermines the legitimacy of Hegseth's budget demands, calling the math of the situation 'not adding up.' The senator also warned against further financial support for a conflict that lacks a defined objective and has significant public opposition.