Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing 'troubled and dangerous times.'
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President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing 'troubled and dangerous times.'
apnews.comPresident Donald Trump demanded the US boost annual defense spending by more than 50% to $1.5 trillion for 2027, an unprecedented jump that he said would be paid for by revenue brought in by the tariffs imposed over the last year.
www.bloomberg.comTrump proposes massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 50% increase he claims tariff revenues will fund for his ambitious "Dream Military."
www.foxnews.comThe huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.
www.nytimes.comThe White House unveiled a budget blueprint Friday that would pump more money into defense and homeland security, while taking an ax to programs that the Trump administration has already targeted,…
www.cnn.comThe president offered few details in his post on Truth Social, other than to say the money would pay for his 'Dream Military.'
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