Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
NPR
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In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades.
Trump proposes record defense budget
- US defense spending would rise $445bn under Trump budget plan, with steep cuts elsewhere The Guardian —
- White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027 budget request ABC News —
- Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget request The Hill —
- Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for military spending in 2027 budget CBS News —
- Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending CBS News —