US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% increase in the military budget for 2027, from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion. The decision follows negotiations with senators and political representatives. Trump justifies the rise due to current 'troubled and dangerous' times.
US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that he wants to raise the defense budget to $1.5 trillion for 2027, up from the initially planned $1 trillion. This proposal marks a 50% increase and stems from discussions with American senators and political representatives.
In a post on his social network Truth Social, Trump explained: “I have decided that, for the good of our country, especially in these very troubled and dangerous times, our military budget for 2027 should not be $1 trillion, but rather $1.5 trillion.”
This announcement comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, though specific details of the negotiations were not disclosed. The US military budget, already the world's highest, could thus bolster defense capabilities against current global challenges.
