ResearchApr 4, 2026
Trump Asks Congress for $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget — Largest Increase in Post-WW2 Era
Trump requests $1.5T for Department of War in FY2027 budget — up $445B from previous year, largest post-WW2 increase in US history. Includes $185B for Golden Dome missile defense and $65.8B for shipbuilding.