Pentagon Prepares $400 Billion Cut to Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Military Budget
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Updated · POLITICO · Oct 29
Pentagon Prepares $400 Billion Cut to Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Military Budget
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Oct 29
Summary
$400 billion in cuts are being built into Pentagon planning as officials conclude Donald Trump’s record military request is no longer viable.
Internal work and congressional spending discussions are now centered on a roughly $1.1 trillion defense budget, according to people familiar with the matter.
That shift diverges from the administration’s public push for a $1.5 trillion package meant to rebuild weapons stockpiles and fund projects including a missile shield and nuclear-powered battleships.
The quieter planning reflects political headwinds for Republicans after the midterm elections, leaving the Pentagon unable to publicly acknowledge the retreat.