Nun hat es das Verteidigungsministerium bestätigt: Auch das US-Militär muss sparen und jährlich acht Prozent der Ausgaben kürzen. Ausnehmen will US-Präsident Trump 17 Bereiche – darunter Einsätze an der Grenze zu Mexiko.
Under Donald Trump's administration, the U.S. government, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is implementing significant budget reallocations and cuts within the Pentagon. The goal is to save approximately $290 billion. The Pentagon is reallocating $50 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, redirecting funds from programs initiated during Joe Biden's presidency to areas Trump prioritizes, such as border operations with Mexico, nuclear modernization, and missile defense. Certain areas, including border operations with Mexico, are exempt from cuts. Despite public support for increased defense spending, Trump is pushing for these reductions. The administration is using a new efficiency department, Doge, to oversee these changes.