Member of Congress urges end to "endless" wars, calls to slash defense budget

A member of Congress urged an end to what the speaker called "these wars that are endless," saying current military commitments prolong conflict and must stop. The lawmaker argued that reducing U.S. defense spending is necessary to change that trajectory and shift priorities.

The speaker linked the defense-budget argument to a broader critique of U.S. foreign policy, asserting that tactics now in use are counterproductive. "We need to slash the defense budget," the member said, framing budget cuts as central to ending persistent overseas fighting. No specific budget figures or legislative proposals were provided during these remarks.