Key Facts

• President Trump spoke at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
• The summit focused on investments in battlefield technology.
• The U.S. has a reduced supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles and missile interceptors due to the war in Iran.
• The event included leaders like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Army Secretary, the CIA Director, and the U.S. ambassador to the UN.
• The summit was organized by Republican Senator David McCormick.
• President Trump has made several visits to Pennsylvania, a key swing state he won in 2016 and 2024.
• Republicans are concerned about the effects of the war, high living costs, and President Trump’s approval ratings before the midterm elections.
• The White House said the summit aimed to highlight national security and explore investment opportunities with defense leaders and global investors.