President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the U.S. to massively increase its defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027, while also pushing for a ban on defense firms issuing dividends or allowing stock buybacks until companies speed up weapons production. “After long and difficult negotiations with Senators, Congressmen, Secretaries, and other Political Representatives, I have determined that, for the Good of our Country, especially in these very troubled and dangerous times, our Military Budget for the year 2027 should…
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