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Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to fund President Donald Trump’s priorities. Hegseth has committed to redirecting Pentagon spending to more directly support warfighters. In a statement late Wednesday, Robert Salesses, who […]



Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed the Pentagon to identify $50 billion in program cuts for fiscal year 2026 to reallocate funds toward President Trump's military priorities, including border security, missile defense initiatives, and the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. These cuts, akin to the 2013 sequestration, could impact areas such as climate change initiatives and diversity efforts, aligning with Trump's budgetary goals.

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