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Trump, Hegseth lean on GOP to move defense dollars

Trump, Hegseth lean on GOP to move defense dollars

Summary

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are urging Republican lawmakers to approve a large increase in the Pentagon’s budget. Hegseth recently met with top House Republicans, including a meeting at the Pentagon, to discuss military spending.

Key Facts

  • President Trump is pushing GOP lawmakers to support more money for the Pentagon.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is helping lead the effort.
  • Hegseth spoke with senior House Republicans in multiple talks last week.
  • The most recent meeting happened on Thursday at the Pentagon.
  • The focus is on increasing the military’s funding significantly.
  • Republican lawmakers are the main audience for this push.
  • The talks aim to build political support for the defense budget boost.
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