Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion U.S. Defense Budget for 2027

Overview

• The White House on Friday requested $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027, a $445 billion jump from 2026.
• The plan calls for about a 10% cut to non-defense spending to help fund the increase.
• Reporters noted the rollout followed Trump’s post about “opening” the Strait of Hormuz and “taking the oil,” raising questions about pressure on Iran.
• The proposal now faces negotiations in Congress, with Democrats criticizing the shift and some conservatives concerned about debt.
• Research cited in the coverage shows the U.S. already spends more on defense than the next nine countries combined, so the jump would further widen that lead.