Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget, Faces Skepticism From GOP

Trump presented Congress with a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, a 42% surge from current spending.

“Topline President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $1”

Forbes

The proposal would cut non-defense programs by 10%, including a 67% reduction to the Small Business Administration.

Forbes

The centerpiece includes 39 new ships, the Golden Dome missile system, and expanding the defense industrial base.

The Guardian noted the budget as a starting point for negotiations, while Politico reported GOP skepticism.

Senator Tim Kaine expressed skepticism about the size of the increase.

He questioned the Pentagon's management after Hegseth fired respected Army leaders in the middle of a war.

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The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the constitutional basis for strikes.

The SBA would be cut by 67%, eliminating programs based on race and gender.

“Skip to Main Content The White House has a war-funding sales pitch the GOP might not buy The president’s fiscal 2027 budget request calls for Republicans to use a partisan process for enacting billions for the Pentagon”

Politico

EPA funding would be slashed by 52%, ending grants for radical climate research.

The Commerce Department would see a 12% reduction.

A 13% decrease in Health and Human Services spending was proposed.