Trump May Be Drawing Down Iran War, But He’s Demanding Billions More for Bombs

June 20, 2026
By Mike Ludwig

The GOP is souring on Trump’s $1.5 trillion military budget as the president pushes for yet another reconciliation bill.

Donald Trump leaves after announcing the U.S. Navy's new Golden Fleet initiative, unveiling a new class of warships, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 22, 2025. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images