Biden Admin Sank Roughly $10 Million Into Gaza Pier For Each Day It (Kind Of) Worked
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The Biden administration likely spent millions in taxpayer funds for every day its Gaza aid pier was actually operational, according to multiple reports.
The pier was constructed in mid-May and meant to serve as a causeway for aid delivery to the Palestinians via a maritime route. But problems plagued the pier nearly from the moment it became operational. The platform will likely only last a few more days this week before it is shuttered entirely, three U.S. officials told ABC News on Tuesday. (RELATED: Biden Pentagon Could Buy Almost A Dozen Aircraft Carriers With What It’s Set To Spend On One Missile Program)
In the 53 days since the pier was built, it has only been operational for 23 days, and will likely only be open for a few days more this week, according to ABC. The Pentagon’s current estimate is that the pier will run up a $230 million total, including roughly $22 million in estimated repair costs so far.
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