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Trump's 2027 Budget: $1.5 Trillion for Defense, Cuts to Health Programs

4/4/2026

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On April 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump submitted the 2027 budget proposal.
The proposal would raise defense spending by more than 40%, to $1.5 trillion.
To finance the increase, the administration plans deep cuts to social and health programs, including a $5 billion reduction for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The proposal states NIH has broken the trust of the American people due to wasteful spending and misinformation.

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Story summary

On April 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump submitted the 2027 budget proposal.
The proposal would raise defense spending by more than 40%, to $1.5 trillion.
To finance the increase, the administration plans deep cuts to social and health programs, including a $5 billion reduction for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The proposal states NIH has broken the trust of the American people due to wasteful spending and misinformation.