Trump Proposes 40% Increase in Defense Spending Amid Major Cuts to Social Security

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a massive $1.5 trillion military budget for the upcoming fiscal year. In doing so, he aims to cut $7.3 billion from domestic programs, while shifting Medicaid and Medicare responsibilities to state governments. The budget allocates significant funds to the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, prioritizing mass deportation campaigns.

April 28, Kathmandu — President Donald Trump unveiled a $1.5 trillion military budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 that marks a historic 40 percent increase in defense spending compared to the previous year. This annual budget proposal, released on Friday, reiterates the White House’s core principle of “Peace Through Strength” by prioritizing military power and law enforcement.

Trump’s 2027 budget sets a target to increase defense spending by $45.5 billion compared to 2026. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), stated in the proposal, “The FY 2027 budget advances the President’s vision of reforming the federal government by controlling non-defense spending.” A highlight of this budget is the introduction of the “Golden Dome” missile defense system.

The plan also proposes cuts totaling $7.3 billion in domestic programs, which will impact initiatives on climate change, renewable energy projects, housing, education, and healthcare equity. There are also significant reductions in refugee resettlement and foreign aid programs. Controversially, the proposal seeks to remove Medicaid and Medicare from federal oversight, transferring their administration entirely to state governments.