More of a 'wish-list' than any sort of law.
But it does show where his head is at..and clearly, any increase in war spending must be matched by a decrease in spending elsewhere.
Historically, that comes at the expense of social programs--and since Trump knows that most of those who use such programs are never going to vote for him anyway, it's an easy target.
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President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.
The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the the U.S.-led war against Iran. The president’s plan would also reduce spending on non-defense programs by 10%.
“President Trump promised to reinvest in America’s national security infrastructure, to make sure our nation is safe in a dangerous world,” wrote Budget Director Russell Vought.
The president’s annual budget is considered a reflection of the administration’s values and does not carry the force of law. The massive document typically highlights an administration’s priorities, but Congress, which handles federal spending issues, is free to reject it and often does.
But it does show where his head is at..and clearly, any increase in war spending must be matched by a decrease in spending elsewhere.
Historically, that comes at the expense of social programs--and since Trump knows that most of those who use such programs are never going to vote for him anyway, it's an easy target.
Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
The White House is releasing details of President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget, including a $1.5 trillion defense spending request.
apnews.com
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.
The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the the U.S.-led war against Iran. The president’s plan would also reduce spending on non-defense programs by 10%.
“President Trump promised to reinvest in America’s national security infrastructure, to make sure our nation is safe in a dangerous world,” wrote Budget Director Russell Vought.
The president’s annual budget is considered a reflection of the administration’s values and does not carry the force of law. The massive document typically highlights an administration’s priorities, but Congress, which handles federal spending issues, is free to reject it and often does.
