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Trump's 2026 Budget: $1 Trillion for Military, Cuts Social Programs

5/13/2025

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Trump's Military Budget

President Trump’s 2026 budget proposal seeks a staggering $1.01 trillion for military spending, marking a $119 billion increase. In stark contrast, it slashes non-military funding by $259 billion, jeopardizing vital health, housing, and education programs. Critics warn this prioritization of defense will deepen the struggles of food insecurity and homelessness across the nation.

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Trump's Budget Cuts

President Trump's 2026 budget proposal threatens to slash $163 billion from essential domestic programs, hitting New York hard. The plan seeks to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and drastically reduce funding for community development and clean water initiatives. Critics fear these cuts will devastate low-income families and undermine local infrastructure.

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Trump's Military Budget

President Trump’s 2026 budget proposal seeks a staggering $1.01 trillion for military spending, marking a $119 billion increase. In stark contrast, it slashes non-military funding by $259 billion, jeopardizing vital health, housing, and education programs. Critics warn this prioritization of defense will deepen the struggles of food insecurity and homelessness across the nation.

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