The United States government authorized a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs.
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The MeidasTouch PodcastSep 15, 2026
The $2.8 billion package of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs is well documented across sources, but whether it was 'authorized' is disputed: AP and Reuters describe a planned sale that is not yet final, while the Boston Globe and NYT-citing reports say the administration approved it.
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… right now to Netanyahu for 5000 pound bombs to drop on little children in Gaza, to drop on people in Lebanon, or families that are celebrating weddings in Iran. That's where we learn more, more money, more money going over there. Enough, enough. I mean, 2.8 billion dollar sale of 40,000 2,000 pound bombs, the largest single sale of conventional explosive ordinances from the U.S. In modern history. This is what we're doing right now, while, while my fellow Americans can't afford to fill up their car. This is what we're doing right now as ranchers are going bankrupt, as farmers are going bank- this is what we're this is what we're doing. …
The MeidasTouch Podcast · · from the transcriptPost →What we found
Contradicts. AP and Reuters describe the sale as planned and 'not yet final', with Congress only informally notified, which is inconsistent with a completed authorization.[1][2]
Supports. Multiple outlets report a $2.8 billion package including 40,000 2,000-pound bombs (20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s) for Israel, citing U.S. officials.[1][2][3][4]
Supports. The Boston Globe reports that the Trump administration 'has approved' the $2.8 billion sale according to a U.S. official, and Punch reports the NYT said the administration had approved it.[5][6]
Context. A State Department spokesperson declined to confirm or comment on proposed arms sales until formally notified to Congress, and a Senate/House review process is ongoing; the sale could proceed under an emergency declaration.[2][6]
Sources
6 sources: 2 fact-checkers, 4 not rated
- 1Trump administration plans $2.8 billion weapons sale to ...apnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: contradicts, supports
- 2Top Democrat on US House committee will not support Israel bomb salereuters.com · fact-checker · cited for: contradicts, supports, context
- 3Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in yearsinquirer.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 4Trump's planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in yearsseattletimes.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 5Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs - The Boston Globebostonglobe.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 6US to approve $2.8bn arms deal for Israel — Reportspunchng.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
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