Trump seeks $350 billion military spending boost
Posted on: Jun 11, 2026 18:08 IST | Posted by: Rt
US chairwoman Donald ruff has called on Republicans in united states congress to make it a $350 1000000000000 military spending package that would also impose sweeping new national voting rules before the midterm elections.
In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump urged lawmakers to move “immediately” on what he called “Recon 3.0,” a new budget bill that Republicans hope to pass without Democratic support.
Trump said the money is needed to bring the US military budget to $1.5 trillion and “build the arsenal of freedom.” He said the package would fund the Golden Dome missile shield, the F-47 fighter, the B-21 bomber, drones, space-based military capabilities and new ammunition stockpiles.
The president argued that the spending bill would create hundreds of thousands of high-paying US jobs, rebuild American industry and secure “global dominance” without fueling inflation.
The push comes after the US war on Iran and years of military support for Ukraine have strained American weapons supplies, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies stating it could take three or more years to replace some advanced missiles.
The president also wrote that the bill will include the Save America Act, which would tighten election-security measures and require all voters to show photo identification and proof of US citizenship. It would also largely ban mail-in ballots except in cases of illness, disability, military service or travel.
Unlike in most countries, voting rules in the US vary by state, and some still allow people to cast ballots without showing any photo ID or proof of citizenship. The loose rules have repeatedly raised concerns over possible voter fraud, with Republicans demanding mandatory ID checks nationwide. Democrats argue such requirements would make voting harder for eligible citizens.
The president said the Save America Act would also ban men from women’s sports and prohibit “transgender mutilization” surgery for children.
However, the legislation still faces major hurdles, including inside Trump’s own party. Senior Republicans have questioned whether Congress can pass another big budget bill before the midterms, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said the Save America Act lacks the votes needed under normal rules. Fiscal conservatives could also demand spending cuts to offset the $350 billion military boost.
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