Retired Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt, in an interview with Newsmax on Wednesday, criticized the U.S. defense procurement system, warning of its dangers and urging a refocus on mission priorities.

Holt highlighted the intertwined influence of Congress, lobbyists, and industry on defense spending decisions, decrying the lack of competition with Russia’s wartime economy.

“Well, if you’re going to have a corrupt procurement system that you’re going tie up with this unholy trinity of Congress, K Street [lobbyist area of Washington, D.C.], and industry, that will determine what your requirements are,” he said on “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE.”

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