The cuts would be as drastic as sequestration in 2013, the law passed by Congress that forced the armed services to cut $56 billion in a matter of months.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed the Pentagon to identify $50 billion in program cuts for fiscal year 2026, redirecting these savings to fund President Trump's priorities, including supporting warfighters. This reduction represents approximately 8% of the military budget and is comparable in scale to the 2013 sequestration, which forced a $56 billion cut. The Pentagon is evaluating potential areas for cuts, which could include diversity, equity, and climate change initiatives.
