President Donald Trump has announced plans for a $1 trillion defense budget, marking an unprecedented milestone for Pentagon funding. Speaking Monday, Trump called it the largest military budget ever proposed by his administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed the announcement, emphasizing spending focus on “lethality and readiness.” The proposal will face congressional scrutiny, with analysts predicting a contentious appropriations process. Significant cuts to non-defense programs are expected, setting the stage for political clashes with Democrats.
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