Watchdog: Pentagon Spent Coronavirus Aid On Jet Parts, Uniforms

The transcript discusses the allocation of $1 billion by Congress to the Pentagon for medical supplies, which was instead used for non-medical items. The Department of Defense justified this by claiming it could spend the money on both defense and virus-related needs, arguing that defense spending also helps the economy. Two Democratic lawmakers are calling for a formal review of the fund's usage.

What was the original purpose of the $1 billion allocated to the Pentagon by Congress?

• To fund defense contractors

• To boost the economy

• To purchase medical supplies

• To buy aviation equipment

Which non-medical items did the Pentagon purchase with the allocated funds?

• Aviation equipment and body armor

• Office equipment

• Medical masks and swabs

• Food supplies

How did the Department of Defense justify the spending of the funds?

• By claiming it would help both defense and virus-related needs

• By stating it was only for defense needs

• By saying it was a mistake

• By arguing it was for future projects

What economic impact did the Pentagon claim the spending would have?

• It would lower inflation

• It would create new jobs

• It would boost the struggling economy

• It would reduce taxes

Who is calling for a formal review of the Pentagon's use of the funds?

• Republican lawmakers

• The President

• The Department of Defense

• Two Democratic lawmakers