Marjorie Taylor Greene Opposes 2026 NDAA, Citing Concerns Over Foreign Aid Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced Tuesday her intention to vote against the proposed fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sharply criticizing the bill’s allocation of funds toward foreign aid and foreign military engagements. Greene’s opposition contrasts with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s endorsement of the legislation, which he says advances key Republican defense priorities.
In a post on the social media platform X, Greene expressed her frustration with the NDAA’s spending, stating that it is “filled with American’s hard earned tax dollars used to fund foreign aid and foreign country’s wars.” She highlighted the nation’s ballooning debt, which, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has surpassed $38.39 trillion. Greene decried the economic pressures facing Americans, including an affordability crisis and rising credit card debt, and argued that funding foreign conflicts and militaries is “America Last and is beyond excuse anymore.”
“I would love to fund our military but refuse to support foreign aid and foreign militaries and foreign wars. I am here and will be voting NO,” Greene declared.
Her stance comes as the NDAA, a must-pass annual bill that authorizes defense spending and policy, is being debated in Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson has praised the bill for advancing what he calls the “Peace Through Strength Agenda,” which includes codifying 15 executive orders from former President Donald Trump, ending so-called “woke ideology” at the Pentagon, securing the southern border, revitalizing the defense industrial base, and restoring the warrior ethos.
Johnson’s statement emphasized that the NDAA supports a robust military posture and aligns with Republican priorities. However, Greene’s vocal dissent underscores divisions within the GOP over the scope and scale of U.S. defense spending, especially regarding foreign aid.
Greene’s criticism also touches on broader concerns about the national debt and fiscal responsibility. The Congressional Budget Office has repeatedly warned about the long-term risks of the growing debt burden on the U.S. economy and national security.
Her opposition is notable given that the NDAA enjoys broad bipartisan support historically, as it funds critical defense programs and military personnel. However, Greene’s focus on restricting foreign aid and military involvement abroad reflects a faction within the Republican Party that prioritizes a more isolationist approach.
In addition to her vote against the NDAA, Greene plans to resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, cutting short her current term. Her early departure adds to the shifting dynamics within the House as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session.
As Congress moves forward with the NDAA, the debate over defense spending, foreign aid, and America’s role on the global stage is expected to intensify. The House Armed Services Committee, responsible for drafting the NDAA, will continue to navigate these contentious issues amid competing priorities.
Greene’s opposition highlights the ongoing tensions between fiscal conservatism and national security imperatives, a balancing act that will shape defense policy decisions in the coming years.
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