In a sweeping bid to fortify US defenses, President Trump unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget target for 2027, fueled by tariff collections and aimed at crafting the ultimate military powerhouse. Shared on Truth Social following bipartisan talks, the plan addresses rising perils in an era of great-power rivalry.
Trump dismissed a mere $1 trillion cap as insufficient, crediting his tariff strategy for unlocking the extra half-trillion. He charged foreign nations with decades of exploitation under lax predecessors like Biden, whose low revenues he mocked sans data. Optimistically, he promised debt reduction, middle-class dividends, and ironclad security.
Opaque on specifics—from hypersonic missiles to AI warfare—the proposal looms large over a Congress grappling with deficits, as global hotspots like Ukraine, the Middle East, and China-Russia tensions demand more cash.
Compounding the stir, Greenland chatter from Trump’s team has ignited a firestorm. Deemed vital for Arctic supremacy against aggressors, White House briefings confirm it’s a live topic. Karoline Leavitt tied it to thwarting rivals, but insisted diplomacy leads.
Rubio framed it as perennial presidential prudence, not novelty. Lawmakers recoiled: Murkowski and King flagged force risks; Aguilar and Lieu assailed NATO bullying as rogue. Johnson downplayed war drums, nodding to Denmark pacts and Pituffik’s radar role.
A viral post by Katie Miller, Stephen’s wife, flaunting Greenland under US colors with ‘soon,’ provoked Danish fury. With Venezuela’s shadows lengthening after US action, Trump’s agenda fuses economic leverage, military expansion, and strategic grabs—poised to reshape alliances and ignite legislative wars.