The 2 Trillion Price Tag For The War In Afghanistan, Forbes

In the 20 years since September 11, 2001, the United States has spent more than 2 trillion on the war in Afghanistan. Thats 300, 000, 000 dollars per day, every day, for two decades. In baser terms, Uncle Sam has spent more keeping the Taliban at bay than the net worths of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and the 30 richest billionaires in America, combined. Read the full profile on Forbes: Subscribe to FORBES: Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: Forbes on Facebook: Forbes Video on Twitter: Forbes Video on Instagram: More From Forbes: Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people an