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Trump Proposes $163 Billion Cut to Shrink Government

5/12/2025

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President Trump unveiled a bold budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, slashing non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion—the smallest cut since 2017. This plan seeks to shrink the government, eliminate specific programs, and boost funding for defense and border security, all while asserting that a bloated government fuels societal disorder.

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President Trump unveiled a bold budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, slashing non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion—the smallest cut since 2017. This plan seeks to shrink the government, eliminate specific programs, and boost funding for defense and border security, all while asserting that a bloated government fuels societal disorder.