Still open: waiting on events (2027).
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The US Pentagon budget will increase from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion the year after the Iran war begins
What Jiang said
“Currently, the Pentagon budget is $1 trillion. Next year, it'll be $1.5 trillion. increase by of um 50%.”
Analysis
Trump's Defense Production Act and pivot to wartime economy requires 50% Pentagon budget increase; already announced for next fiscal year
Status history
- 2026-05-23 · Pending (glm)