Trump Proposes $163 Billion Cut to Social Spending, Increases Military Budget to $1 Trillion

Report By Safarti Tarjuman International Desk

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a budget blueprint for 2026 proposing a $163 billion reduction in non-defense discretionary spending, while allocating a 13% increase to defense۔

The proposed budget includes sThe proposed budget includes sharp funding cuts to federal programs in health, education, climate initiatives, and renewable energy development.harp funding cuts to federal programs in health, education, climate initiatives, and renewable energy development. Agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and ATF, which Trump has previously accused of political bias, are also facing budget reductions. Additionally, major health institutions like the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are targeted for significant cutbacks.

In contrast, the Department of Homeland Security would receive a 65% budget increase, underscoring Trump’s hardline approach to border security and immigration control. The plan also designates $500 million for the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

This “skinny budget” outlines a 22.6% cut in non-defense spending compared to the current fiscal year, which ends on September 30. The proposed changes reflect Trump’s prioritization of national security and immigration enforcement over domestic welfare and research programs.