The Trump administration has asked Congress to allocate an extra $200 billion to fund the war in Iran, which will be added to the already approved $838.7 billion budget of the Pentagon. President Trump has justified the huge amount of funds required for the war by stating that the ammunition used during the war in Ukraine has depleted the supplies, and the conflict is "volatile." However, the request has created a political firestorm as the United States heads towards the November congressional elections. The war has also created tension at home, causing the Fed to keep interest rates steady due to rising oil prices. Although the war is predicted to continue for one to three weeks, the cost of the war has faced heavy criticism from Democrats, who have compared the amount to the cost of domestic social programs and the efficiency cuts made by the government.