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Trump Proposes 40% Military Spending Increase Amid China Threat

4/17/2026

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Trump Proposes Military Boost

In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a 40% rise in military spending, announced by Russ Vought of Project 2025.
The plan calls for expanding the Navy fleet beyond the 355 ships outlined in Project 2025.
Project 2025 emphasizes China as a primary threat while criticizing policies toward Iran.
Domestically, 53% of Project 2025's agenda has been implemented, including actions on LGBTQ issues and reproductive rights.

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Vought Defunds 'Woke' Initiatives

The 2027 budget from the Office of Management and Budget mirrors Project 2025's Mandate for Leadership, led by Russ Vought.
The budget defunds various 'woke' initiatives, citing 'woke' over 30 times.
Proposals include eliminating the Minority Business Development Agency and the Teen Pregnancy Prevention initiative.
The budget brands the Green New Deal as the 'Green New Scam'.
U.S. President Donald Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, yet appointed affiliates.

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Trump Proposes Military Boost

In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a 40% rise in military spending, announced by Russ Vought of Project 2025.
The plan calls for expanding the Navy fleet beyond the 355 ships outlined in Project 2025.
Project 2025 emphasizes China as a primary threat while criticizing policies toward Iran.
Domestically, 53% of Project 2025's agenda has been implemented, including actions on LGBTQ issues and reproductive rights.

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