$800 billion is high for defense, it's nowhere close to outrageous given the responsibilities the US has as the world's only superpower (see: helping Ukraine defend itself with an inevitable $100+ billion in funding), along with having the world's largest economy and the economic interests that go with that.
3% of GDP is not unreasonable for US military spending. US GDP is estimated to be around $25-$26 trillion for 2022.
What's outrageous are countries in Europe spending sub 2% of GDP on defense and relying on the US to defend Europe from Russia.
3% of GDP is not unreasonable for US military spending. US GDP is estimated to be around $25-$26 trillion for 2022.
What's outrageous are countries in Europe spending sub 2% of GDP on defense and relying on the US to defend Europe from Russia.