Ro Khanna Slams Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Push, Says White House Has 'Refused To Answer' How M

Ro Khanna Slams Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Push, Says White House Has 'Refused To Answer' How M

Rep. Ro Khanna accused White House of hiding war costs while slamming Trump's $1.5 Trillion defense plan and tax cuts favoring wealthy Americans.

United States proposes record-high $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027

The proposed budget is divided into two main components reflecting the administration’s priorities. A base budget of $1.1535 trillion includes $53.5 billion allocated to nuclear-related and other defense activities, while an additional $350 billion for procurement would require approval through a separate Senate reconciliation process. The plan places strong emphasis on expanding procurement of weapons, military equipment and munitions. Total ac…