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Trump seeks $1.5T for military, including 'Trump-class battleships'
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Trump seeks $1.5T for military, including 'Trump-class battleships'

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  • Apr 3, 2026
  • Apr 3, 2026 Updated Apr 6, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump called for a 2027 military budget of $1.5 trillion, far beyond the $901 billion approved by congress for 2026. Part of the funds would go toward a new fleet of warships dubbed 'Trump-class battleships.'

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The request ultimately requires approval by Congress, where disagreement over Trump's spending decisions recently led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

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