Trump Admin Accused Of Diverting COVID-19 Testing, PPE Funds To Defense Purposes
Other appropriated funding meant to buy PPE, tests, “languishes in federal coffers,” US senators say
Executive Summary
Four Democratic senators said in a Tuesday letter to President Trump that the US Defense Department is using a large chunk of $1bn appropriated for them to buy personal protective equipment and tests related to COVID-19, to instead build warships, defensive aircraft and furnish military needs.