According to Edward Dowd, the financial scale of certain NGOs is massive, with revenues estimated between $750 billion to $1 Trillion and assets ranging from $4 to $6 Trillion. These revenues are primarily from grants or donations. Dowd raises questions about the potential misuse of these funds, suggesting the possibility of corruption within this vast financial network.

According to Bannon's WarRoom, the $900 billion defense bill is criticized for containing excessive spending ('pork'), corruption, and incompetence, posing concerns for financial analysts about government expenditure priorities and their implications on national debt and market stability.