President Trump's budget proposal for FY 2026 aims to decrease non-defense discretionary spending, boost defense funding, and cut wasteful spending, according to members of the House Freedom Caucus. The proposal is praised as a paradigm shift by some Republicans.
Key Points
Decrease in non-defense discretionary spending by 22.6%
Increase in defense spending by 13%
Focus on securing the border and homeland security
Reform of Medicaid and other programs
Pros
Decrease in non-defense discretionary spending
Increase in defense funding
Alignment with Republican priorities
Focus on securing the homeland and cutting federal government