The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has outlined an ambitious vision for America’s military, calling for a significant increase in defense spending to build what he describes as a “dream military.”
In a post shared on Wednesday via his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced his proposal to expand the military budget from the current $1 trillion to an eye-popping $1.5 trillion by 2027. This figure translates to approximately 9,600 billion kroner.
“This increase will empower us to construct the ‘dream military’ we have long deserved,” Trump stated, emphasizing the importance of ensuring national security against any potential adversaries.
Highlighting the current global climate, the president justified the proposed 50 percent budget increase by noting that these are perilous times that necessitate robust defense capabilities. He remarked on how, in previous years, such a dramatic escalation in military funding would have seemed unimaginable.
Trump further attributed the potential for this budget enhancement to the revenues generated from the tariffs the U.S. began imposing on foreign goods last year, claiming that these measures have bolstered the American economy.
As discussions about national security intensify, all eyes will be on how this proposed military expansion unfolds and the implications it holds for both domestic and international landscapes.
— /ritzau/
