Trump Backs $350 Billion Reconciliation Bill Lavishing More Spending On Defense Industry

Jillian Butler National Defense Reporter November 12, 2026 2:16 PM ET November 12, 2026 2:16 PM ET Jillian Butler National Defense Reporter Font Size: President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to approve another $350 billion in military spending, potentially delivering a massive windfall to America’s defense industry.Trump urged Senate Republicans to immediately advance the reconciliation package before Democrats take control of Congress in January, arguing that the funding is necessary to strengthen the military, according to his Thursday post to Truth Social.The proposed $350 billion spending hike is part of the administration’s broader $1.5 trillion defense budget request — which includes major investments in weapons production, military technology and the domestic defense industrial base. “TODAY I am calling on Senate Leadership to IMMEDIATELY move on the 350 Billion Dollar Reconciliation Bill to give our brave Warriors the DECISIVE ADVANTAGE they deserve.

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