Try not reframing someone else’s argument to prop up a US-reliant narrative like the rest of the colonialists. The entire world full of humans relies on cooperation and trust between allies. I don’t think “shouldn’t have relied on us” is a good narrative, nor is your idea the US is somehow overspending its resources helping the world instead its own people, it most certainly isn’t and never has, capitalists have fucked allies and countrymen alike for profit.

If a dear friend punches you in the face, don’t ask why not punch back, think about healing and making sure it doesn’t happen again.