US spent nearly $5tn on ‘War on Terror': Report
The US spent nearly $5 trillion on its ‘War on Terror’ after the 9/11 attacks, according to reports. The figure, $300 billion higher than previous estimates, also includes obligations to spend budgetary money till 2053 and future spending on veterans. The report said the interest on borrowed funds is cause for concern as it will reach $7.9 trillion by 2053.