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Trump's $1 Trillion Defense Budget: Education and Healthcare Slashed

5/8/2025

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The Trump administration's budget plan allocates over $1 trillion to defense, slashing funds for education, healthcare, and foreign aid. The contentious "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative, which could favor Elon Musk's SpaceX, sparks worries about conflicts of interest. Critics warn that these choices jeopardize vital civilian programs and threaten national security.

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The Trump administration's budget plan allocates over $1 trillion to defense, slashing funds for education, healthcare, and foreign aid. The contentious "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative, which could favor Elon Musk's SpaceX, sparks worries about conflicts of interest. Critics warn that these choices jeopardize vital civilian programs and threaten national security.