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January 8, 2026

Trump Calls for Increasing U.S. Military Spending to $1.5 Trillion
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President Trump on Wednesday called for increasing U.S. military
spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027, up from the 2026 military budget set
at $901 billion. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "This
will allow us to build the 'Dream Military' that we have long been
entitled to and, more importantly, that will keep us safe and secure,
regardless of foe." This comes as President Trump has threatened
military action in Greenland, Iran, Mexico, Cuba and Colombia following
the U.S. attack on Venezuela.


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