Lifestyles of the rich & famous ‘Lords of War’
Responsible Statecraft · north america
This article is co-published in partnership with The InterceptFor the first time, the Pentagon budget topped $1 trillion and private contractors now receive more than half of all the tax dollars flowing to the Pentagon. Few have profited from this privatization of the U.S. military more than the CEOs of Pentagon contractors. While these companies often advertise their work as supporting the troops, the fact is that many servicemembers live in appalling housing conditions, while military-industrial contractors’ profits soar and their CEOs live in luxury.The lavish lifestyles of these CEOs is la
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