Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts
The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
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"It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all of these individual things, they can do it on a state basis."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of day care."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"President Trump promised to reinvest in America’s national security infrastructure, to make sure our nation is safe in a dangerous world."
— Russell Vought , Politician
"We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of day care."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It's not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all of these individual things, they can do it on a state basis."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of day care."
— President Trump , Politician
"It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare — all these individual things."
— President Trump , Politician
"President Trump is committed to rebuilding our military to secure peace through strength."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of day care."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare — all these individual things."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Donald Trump served as the 45th President of the United States.
Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Russ Vought is the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Trump.
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The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
President Donald Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes a 44% increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion, while reducing non-defense programs by 10%, affecting areas like renewable energy, health, housing, and education.
President Trump's 2027 budget proposal emphasizes a 42% rise in defense spending to $1.5 trillion, reflecting a prioritization of military investment over domestic programs, which face steep cuts.
President Donald Trump proposes a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, marking the largest in decades, amid the ongoing US-led war against Iran, with a 10% reduction in non-defense spending by shifting responsibilities to state and local governments.
The White House proposes a $1.5 trillion defense budget, marking the largest expansion in military spending since World War II, including funding for the Trump administration's proposed Golden Dome missile defense system and new Trump-class battleships, alongside cuts in domestic programs.
President Donald Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes a 44% increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion, while reducing non-defense programs by 10%, affecting areas like renewable energy, health, housing, and education.
The proposed budget emphasizes military investment with a record $1.5 trillion defense request, offset by a 10% reduction in non-defense spending, including shifts of responsibilities to state and local governments.
President Trump's proposed 2027 budget includes a 10% reduction in non-defense discretionary spending and a $500 billion increase in defense spending, with changes requiring bipartisan support in Congress.
President Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes a record $1.5 trillion defense spending request, reflecting a focus on military investments over domestic programs, with Congress having the authority to modify or reject the proposal.
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