President Donald Trump on Friday took the first formal step to undertake a costly military buildup, signaling what could be a major turnaround from years of relying on a smaller, more agile force and within strict spending limits mandated by Congress.
In an executive memorandum he signed during his first visit to the Pentagon, Trump detailed plans to fulfill his campaign promises to invest in a bigger military — including more troops, warships and a modernized nuclear arsenal — declaring he was beginning “a great rebuilding of the armed services of the United States.
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WNU Editor: I expect the Democrats in Congress to object to this buildup …. but they are in the minority..
More News On U.S. President Trump Signing Executive Orders To Expand The Military
Trump Signs Order Promising a ‘Great Rebuilding’ of the Military — Defense News
Report: New Trump draft executive order calls for higher military spending — USA Today
At Pentagon, Trump Declares His Aim Of ‘Rebuilding’ The Military — NPR
Trump preparing order to significantly grow military: report — The Hill
Trump signs executive order to review military preparedness — L.A. Times
Trump to Sign Executive Order to Initiate ‘Rebuilding’ of Military — Washington Free Beacon
