Senator Collins' Serious Objections to Trump 2026 Budget Proposals
Trump 2026 Budget Proposals Under Fire
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) has voiced serious objections to President Donald Trump's fiscal year 2026 budget request. In her statement, Collins critiques the defense funding proposals and highlights concerning cuts to non-defense programs.
Collins' Key Concerns
- Defense Funding Freeze: Collins is against the proposal for a freeze in defense funding given current security challenges.
- Targeted Program Cuts: Strikingly, programs like LIHEAP and TRIO are facing significant cuts.
- Late Submission of the Budget: Collins noted the proposal arrived late, leading to outstanding key details.
Budget Reconciliation Plans
OMB Director Russell Vought indicated a plan for a 13% increase in defense spending totaling nearly $1 trillion. This increase is linked to the ambition of utilizing budget reconciliation for advancing Trump's fiscal agenda, despite facing possible opposition.
Reactions from Congressional Leaders
Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker criticized the budget’s defense spending proposal, claiming it leaves military funding flat for five consecutive years, effectively a real-term cut.
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