Trump Submits $2.2 Trillion Budget with Defense Boost, Domestic Cuts
President Trump submitted a $2.2 trillion budget plan to Congress that seeks a massive increase in defense spending while pushing for steep cuts to domestic agencies. The administration wants $1.5 trillion for defense, with $350 billion of that passed through a special process that avoids Democrats.
President Trump asked Congress to approve a $2.2 trillion budget for discretionary programs that would dramatically reshape government spending priorities. The plan calls for $1.5 trillion in defense spending, representing a massive military buildup.
The administration wants to pass $350 billion of the defense spending through reconciliation, a special budget process that only needs a simple majority in the Senate. This would allow Republicans to sidestep Democratic opposition.
At the same time, Trump is renewing his push for steep cuts to domestic agencies. These cuts could affect programs ranging from education and environmental protection to health research and social services.
The budget represents Trump's opening bid in what promises to be fierce negotiations with Congress over government funding. Democrats are expected to strongly oppose both the domestic cuts and the size of the defense increase.
Congress will now begin reviewing the proposal and crafting its own spending bills. The final budget will likely look very different after months of political battles and negotiations between the parties.
This budget sets up major fights over funding that could affect everything from education to healthcare programs. The cuts to domestic agencies could impact services Americans rely on daily, while the defense boost would be one of the largest military spending increases in recent history.
Congress will review the budget and begin crafting spending bills, with fierce fights expected over defense increases and domestic cuts.
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