LAHORE – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Congress to make passage of a $350 billion defence package its top priority when lawmakers return to session, saying the measure was essential to maintaining the country’s military strength.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US military had “never been stronger, or more powerful”, adding that recruitment had reached historic levels ahead of schedule and morale was at a record high.
“Our Military’s unmatched POWER was on full display during our Celebration of 250 Years of American Independence,” he wrote, adding that the “Department of War has never been HOTTER”.
Trump called on House and Senate leadership to prioritise the passage of Reconciliation 3.0, which includes $350bn in defence spending, alongside the proposed 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,” he said.
The US president said the Save America Act, together with full funding for the Defence Department, could be passed quickly to ensure the country “stays FREE for generations to come”.
