Sen. Mark Kelly Criticizes Trump Administration's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request
Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona has publicly criticized the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending, labeling it as 'outrageous'. The proposed budget represents a 42% increase from the previous year and includes funding for a space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. Kelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed concerns about the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of such projects. The budget request also includes provisions for troop pay raises and replenishing munitions stockpiles, which have been depleted due to ongoing military engagements. The administration is expected to seek additional funding from Congress to cover the costs of the war with Iran. 
