The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has announced a significant increase in the U.S. military budget for fiscal year 2027, raising it from USD 1 trillion to USD 1.5 trillion. According to Trump, the decision follows long and difficult negotiations with senators, members of Congress, cabinet secretaries, and other political representatives, at a time he describes as “extremely turbulent and dangerous” for global security.
In his statement, Trump emphasized that the increase aims to build what he calls the “Army of Dreams”—an unparalleled military force which, he claims, will keep the United States safe and protected “regardless of any enemy.” He argued that such a military is not only necessary, but long overdue for the country.
“This will allow us to build the ‘Army of Dreams’ that we have long deserved and, most importantly, one that will keep us safe and secure, no matter who the enemy is,” Trump said.
A key justification for this record-breaking defense budget, according to Trump, is the high revenue generated from tariffs imposed on other countries. He claimed that these tariffs are bringing unprecedented income into the U.S. economy—levels which, he said, would have been “unimaginable” just a year ago. Trump sharply criticized the previous administration of Joe Biden, labeling it “the worst in the nation’s history.”
Beyond strengthening the military, Trump stated that the increased budget would also make it possible to reduce the national debt and distribute a “substantial dividend” to middle-income Americans, whom he described as “patriots.”
