William D. Hartung

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William D. Hartung is a senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

Donald Trump addresses NRA members

Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire

The administration is fulfilling the National Rifle Association’s wildest dreams.

Aug 14, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Trump Infrastructure Plan

The Shrinking Ambitions of Donald Trump’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan The Shrinking Ambitions of Donald Trump’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan

Eighteen months into his administration, no credible proposal has been made.

Jul 2, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Trump in Saudi Arabia

How the Saudis Wooed Donald Trump How the Saudis Wooed Donald Trump

All it took was flattery, arms, and a little bit of cash.

May 10, 2018 / Benjamin Freeman and William D. Hartung

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Is America’s Number-One Weapon Salesman Donald Trump Is America’s Number-One Weapon Salesman

And he couldn’t be prouder of the job he’s doing.

Apr 2, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Trump Andrews Air Force Base

The Military-Industrial Complex Is on Corporate Welfare The Military-Industrial Complex Is on Corporate Welfare

The Pentagon will get an extra $165 billion over the next two years—that’s even more than Donald Trump asked for.

Feb 27, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Trump Andrews Air Force Base

Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018 Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018

As the president doubles down on wars abroad, companies like Boeing stand to reap billions.

Jan 11, 2018 / William D. Hartung

A military aide, carrying the

Who’s Really Driving Nuclear-Weapons Production? Who’s Really Driving Nuclear-Weapons Production?

Follow the money.

Nov 14, 2017 / William D. Hartung

The Pentagon

Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going

The Pentagon’s spending is a scandal of epic proportions.

Oct 10, 2017 / William D. Hartung

Pentagon

A Guide to Trump’s $1 Trillion Defense Bill A Guide to Trump’s $1 Trillion Defense Bill

This from a president who promised new efficiencies in government.

Jul 25, 2017 / William D. Hartung

Trump in Saudi Arabia

Trump Is Playing Into the Hands of the Saudi Regime Trump Is Playing Into the Hands of the Saudi Regime

Shortsighted and impressionable, our president is proving surprisingly easy to manipulate.

Jun 20, 2017 / William D. Hartung

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