Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded angrily to NBC News host Kristen Welker's question about funding the Iran war on "Meet the Press". Welker asked Bessant whether the administration of President Donald Trump would ever raise taxes to fund the controversial Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic theocracy. Despite initially attacking Welker’s premise but not directly answering her question, he ultimately admitted that a tax increase is not what the administration is considering. The Pentagon is currently requesting $200 billion from Congress to continue funding the war in Iran, a hefty package that some believe should include financial aid to Ukraine.