Published: 12:51, January 8, 2026
Trump calls for significant hike in US military budget in 2027
By Xinhua
WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 US military budget should be $1.5 trillion, a significant hike from the $901 billion in 2026.
Trump said in a Truth Social post that he made the decision "after long and difficult negotiations with Senators, Congressmen, Secretaries, and other Political Representatives ... especially in these very troubled and dangerous times."
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