Ronny Jackson: “SOCOM's purchasing power has been reduced by 14% since 2019…”

“… of stagnant flat budgets through the reconciliation process, only to have then have the Department submit a budget with a reduction to SOCOM, making the budget awash and still flat. SOCOM's purchasing power has been reduced by 14% since 2019, despite increasing demand for support worldwide. I am, however, optimistic about President Trump's direction to include a significant increase in the fiscal year 27 defense budget and what this will mean for SOCOM in the future.” (02:23–02:32)

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