[yesthatjallen]

AI, Fact check this claim: "Pete Hegseth spent $100,000 on a piano, $2 million on Alaskan King Crab, $7 million on lobster tail, $15 million on steak, $120,000 on ice cream machines, and $12,000 on fruit basket stands."

AI: "This claim about Pete Hegseth’s spending is false. There is no credible evidence or official record showing he spent any government funds — let alone these specific amounts — on luxury items like pianos, crab, lobster, steak, ice cream machines, or fruit basket stands.

These figures appear to be fabricated or satirical, often circulated on social media to mock or misrepresent political figures. Always verify such claims with reputable fact-checking organizations like PolitiFact, FactCheck.org, or AP News."

[gopno1]

“Reputable fact-checking organizations”

Yeah, ok.

[Drago]

DOW/DOD spending/contracts are a matter of public record...just takes some digging/research.

https://www.usaspending.gov

There is a “black budget”, but that does not include things like food or pianos (the $98,329 Steinway & Sons grand piano went to the AF Chief of Staff’s house).

The summary is linked below if you don’t have time to “Dig”:

https://openthebooks.substack.com/p/pentagon-should-focus-on-defense