Trump demands $350 billion for defense in Reconciliation 3.0 push
Trump calls on House and Senate leadership to fast-track $350 billion in defense funding and the Save America Act as their top priority when Congress returns.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump has demanded that Congress pass $350 billion in defense funding and the Save America Act as soon as lawmakers return to session on July 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM EST.
Here is the full post on [truthsocial]: “The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful. No other Nation can do what we do (It’s not even close!). This year we set even more Historic Recruiting Records, months ahead of schedule. Morale has never been higher. Our Military’s unmatched POWER was on full display during our Celebration of 250 Years of American Independence and, like our Country, the WAR DEPARTMENT has never been “HOTTER.” We need to keep it that way, which is why, when Congress returns, we must pass Reconciliation 3.0, with 350 Billion Dollars for Defense, plus THE SAVE AMERICA ACT! I am calling on House and Senate Leadership to make this their Number One Priority, and ensure that 350 Billion Dollars in Recon 3.0 moves out of the Budget Committee as soon as Congress is back in session. The SAVE AMERICA ACT, which everyone is asking for, paired with the full funding of our Great Department of War, can be passed very quickly, ensuring that the United States of America stays FREE for Generations to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Trump”
Trump said the military “has never been stronger, or more powerful” and touted what he called historic recruiting records set months ahead of schedule. He pointed to the celebration of 250 years of American independence as a display of military power. Trump urged House and Senate leadership to make the funding their “Number One Priority” and to move the $350 billion out of the Budget Committee once Congress returns.
Trump tied the defense package to the proposed Save America Act, saying the pairing could pass quickly and keep the United States “FREE for Generations to come.” The post did not detail the specific provisions of the Save America Act or the timeline for a vote (see truthsocial).
In the last 30 days, 45 of 542 Trump posts were on topic “Domestic Policy.”
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on July 7, 2026 at 12:03 AM EST
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