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Trump Proposes $445 Billion Military Spend, Raises Debt Concerns

4/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a $445 billion increase in military spending.
The proposal would raise the national debt by about $5.8 trillion over the next decade.
Critics say the funding would come at the expense of social programs.
The plan is 42% higher than the current budget and larger than Biden's last budget.
Trump’s remarks about cutting Medicare have raised concerns among Republican lawmakers.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a $445 billion increase in military spending.
The proposal would raise the national debt by about $5.8 trillion over the next decade.
Critics say the funding would come at the expense of social programs.
The plan is 42% higher than the current budget and larger than Biden's last budget.
Trump’s remarks about cutting Medicare have raised concerns among Republican lawmakers.