Trump proposes a record military budget of $1,5 trillion in 2027.

247 - US President Donald Trump has advocated for a $1,5 trillion military budget, which would represent an increase of approximately 50% in defense spending. The proposal, presented in recent social media posts, has provoked a strong reaction in Congress and reignited the debate about fiscal priorities and the government's relationship with the arms industry. (Source: [Source Name]) Politico.

The president stated that he will not allow defense companies to buy back shares, distribute dividends, or pay high salaries to executives while receiving large amounts of public funds.

Trump also accused companies of moving slowly in weapons development and charging excessive prices for equipment supplied to the government. This stance comes as the White House and Republican leaders consider passing a new partisan megabill to increase military spending later this year, a path considered complex from both a political and procedural standpoint.

Among Republican lawmakers, pressure is growing for the increase not to be a one-off. Representative Don Bacon stated: “Many of us are saying that we want a commitment to a sustained increase in spending, not just for one year.” The statement reflects the assessment that strategic defense programs require long-term budgetary predictability.

Despite this, Democratic resistance is seen as one of the main obstacles. According to a defense lobbyist interviewed for this report, on condition of anonymity, cuts in social areas tend to generate opposition. He stated: “The Golden Dome and the Golden Fleet are completely unviable without budgets of this size, so the government would need to present the numbers to justify it. But my guess is that the extra money will have to come through reconciliation.”

In the House of Representatives, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Tom Cole, acknowledged the need to increase funding for the Armed Forces, but avoided confirming whether the amount proposed by Trump is feasible. "I will take seriously any request the president makes, and we'll see," he stated.

Other lawmakers adopted a more enthusiastic tone. Representative Steve Womack called Trump “absolutely right” and argued that the United States has neglected its defense infrastructure. “For too long, we have underfunded our defense apparatus — weakening our national security and benefiting our foreign adversaries,” he stated. He then added: “A strong national defense is fundamental to our long-term prosperity and to protecting our country against all emerging threats. I commend President Trump for his leadership and look forward to working to advance a $1,5 trillion defense bill.”