Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the U.S. war against Iran has already cost $37.5 billion — and the Trump admin. is asking for $80 billion more. Lawmakers on both sides aren't happy.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress Tuesday that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, as lawmakers from both parties pushed back on the Trump administration’s request for additional funding to pay for the conflict.

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hegseth defended the Trump administration’s request for $80 billion in additional funds to pay for the war, which began in late February. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle pushed back on the request.

“Is it much higher than I think your average American expected? Americans are paying a lot more at the pump and at the grocery store.”

The $80 billion request comes as the Trump administration has already asked for a record $1.5 trillion for the nation’s military in 2027. It remains unclear whether that funding will have enough support on Capitol Hill to pass and reach President Trump’s desk.