Donald Trump Proposes $415 Billion Defense Spending Increase

President Donald Trump proposed a $415 billion increase in United States defense spending, which would raise the total budget to over $1.2 trillion. To offset these costs, he proposed a $73 billion reduction in funding for education, shelter assistance, and other programs supporting vulnerable populations.

Accompanying these budget demands, Trump stated that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if his requirements are not met. He further expressed a desire for "overwhelming violence" and "no mercy" regarding enemies.

Simultaneously, the Secretary of Defense criticized the U.S. Constitution, labeling it "stupid" for granting Congress the sole authority to wage war.