White House seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending in 2027 budget proposal
2026-04-04 10:45:35 source：CGTN
April 4, 2026
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Friday released its 2027 budget proposal, which would raise defense spending to $1.5 trillion while reducing funding for domestic programs.
The budget plan "builds on the president's vision by continuing to constrain non-defense spending and reform the federal government," according to a document published on the White House website.
At a White House event on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump highlighted defense spending as a priority, noting that domestic responsibilities such as health care should be shifted to the states.
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