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Trump wants1.5 trillion dollars for the military in 2027. That's $1,500,000,000,000.00, right? [View all]
That's a 40% increase in military spending, the biggest jump since WW2. Meanwhile, as of early April 2026 the U.S. national debt hit $39 trillion for the first time in history. That equates to over $113,00.00 for every American citizen.
Just saying.
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