President Donald Trump has big plans for the US military. He wants to boost the defense budget by 50% next year, jumping from $1 trillion to a massive $1.5 trillion.
Trump shared this on his Truth Social account. He called it a step to build the “Dream Army” America has always needed. In his words, it’s all about keeping the country “SAFE and PROTECTED, no matter the enemy.”
This comes at a time when the world feels shaky. Trump pointed to “troublesome and dangerous times” as the main reason. He thinks a stronger military is key right now.
The current budget for 2026 is around $900 billion under the defense act, with the full national defense closer to $1 trillion. Trump’s new number is his idea, but Congress has to agree first.
Where will the money come from? Trump says from the cash rolling in from heavy tariffs he’s put in place since getting back in office last year.
If this happens, the US would spend way more than anyone else. China’s military budget is about $230 billion a year. Russia’s is even smaller. America’s would be six times China’s, leaving a huge gap.
Trump has been talking tough on defense. Last year, he pushed NATO friends to spend 5% of their GDP on military by 2035. This budget jump fits right in with that.
He said, “For the good of our country, especially in these troublesome and dangerous times, our military budget for 2027 should not be $1 trillion, but $1.5 trillion.”
This will allow us to build the โDream Armyโ we have deserved for so long,” he added.
People are already buzzing about it. Some see it as a smart move for security. Others worry about where the money goes and if it means cuts elsewhere.
Lawmakers from both sides will debate this hard. Trump worked with senators and others to shape the plan.
This could reshape how America handles threats around the world. With tensions in places like the Middle East and Asia, a bigger military might change the game.
For now, it’s just a proposal. But coming from Trump, it has weight. Keep an eye on Congress โ that’s where the real fight happens.