Pentagon Plans Major Budget Cuts and Reallocations Under Trump's Directive
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders an eight-percent annual reduction over five years, targeting Biden-era programs while prioritizing Trump's national defense agenda.
- The U.S. Department of Defense is set to implement annual budget cuts of eight percent over the next five years, amounting to approximately $290 billion in total reductions.
- Programs established during the Biden administration, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, are expected to face significant funding cuts or elimination.
- Funds saved from these reductions will be redirected to priorities identified by President Trump, such as border security, nuclear modernization, and missile defense systems.
- Some military operations, including those in Europe and Africa, are not exempt from potential cuts, raising concerns about impacts on conflicts like the Ukraine war.
- Elon Musk's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) has been tasked with identifying and eliminating perceived inefficiencies across federal agencies, including the Pentagon.
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