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Trump Advocates $17.5 Billion for Limited Missile Defense

4/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for $17.5 billion for Golden Dome missile defense in fiscal year 2027 through partisan reconciliation process.
Budget documents show a shift from impenetrable shield against all missile threats to a limited approach.
Policy analyst Gabe Murphy argues the system is costly and ineffective against nuclear threats.
The Pentagon plans nearly $20.5 billion for Golden Dome in fiscal year 2026, funded by reconciliation and regular appropriations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for $17.5 billion for Golden Dome missile defense in fiscal year 2027 through partisan reconciliation process.
Budget documents show a shift from impenetrable shield against all missile threats to a limited approach.
Policy analyst Gabe Murphy argues the system is costly and ineffective against nuclear threats.
The Pentagon plans nearly $20.5 billion for Golden Dome in fiscal year 2026, funded by reconciliation and regular appropriations.