Eisenhower warned of the 'military-industrial complex' in 1961, and the reality has exceeded his fears. A POGO report found that 672+ former government officials, military officers, and Congress members worked as lobbyists, board members, or executives for the top 20 defense companies in 2022. The GAO found 1,700 senior officials took defense industry positions over five years. Senator Warren's investigation documented how retired generals advocate for dysfunctional weapons systems and then profit from the companies that build them, including blocking the Pentagon from retiring weapons it no longer wants. Defense lobby spending exceeds $100M annually.
80% of retiring US generals go to work for defense contractors, creating a corrupt revolving door that inflates military spending
βThe revolving door between the Pentagon and defense contractors is a corruption machine that creates unnecessary wars and waste to enrich former officials.β
π The Receipts
βοΈ The Record, Side by Side
What they said vs. what the evidence shows
βFormer military personnel bring invaluable expertise to the private sector. These hiring practices strengthen national security.β
β Defense Industry Association Β· Jan 2020
π They Laughed At Us
βFormer military personnel bring invaluable expertise to the private sector. These hiring practices strengthen national security.β
β³ The Vindication Timeline
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