Trump's Pentagon Budget Request

On April 3, 2026, Trump asked Congress to approve a Pentagon budget of $1.5 trillion.

“The true scale of the military budget is much larger than reported.”

Unheard-of Military Budget

Congress approved $1.1 trillion for military spending in fiscal year 2025, more than the next five countries combined.

True Military Cost

Trump's request includes $1.6 trillion for military spending, including Iran War costs, to a 'Department of War' with no accountability.

Military Spending Gap

US military spending is at least $1.5 trillion, possibly much more, according to a Project on Government Oversight report.

Hidden Military Costs

The Treasury covers $100 billion for retired military personnel, and Homeland Security spent $12.5 billion on Coast Guard military activities.

Bipartisan Military Accounting

Military spending concealment has been a bipartisan effort spanning years, with the Pentagon failing eight audits.

“No agency on Earth could fail eight audits and still get a $1.5 trillion check, except the Pentagon.”

Military Spending Estimate

For fiscal 2025, military spending ranges from $1.5 trillion to $2.3 trillion depending on methodology.

Military Spending Impact

If Trump's request is approved, military spending would gobble up 75 percent of discretionary federal funds.

Congressional Response

Democrats and some Republicans have resisted Trump's request, with Congress extending military funding until December 2026.

Military Spending Consequences

A larger military budget means more war, bigger deficits, and cuts to domestic programs like healthcare and Social Security.

Military Spending Scandal

The Pentagon has never passed a financial audit, revealing a $1 trillion gap in military spending.

What Happens Next

Congress must address military spending before it becomes a larger threat to domestic programs.

“Federal lawmakers would be wise to read the tea leaves, analyze the numbers, and pursue a sound, moral budget before it’s too late.”