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Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Why'd the Pentagon Pay $4,361 for a $46 Pin? Private Equity. [View all]
Jun 22, 2026
The U.S. military was charged $4,361 for a half inch metal pin that costs $46.
Why? Defense contractors—with ties to private equity—are raking in excess profits.
Instead of cracking down, Trump's DoD is inviting private equity to be MORE involved in our national defense
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