Trump’s Gift To American Veterans

Did Biden or Obama do this?

In a major win for America’s heroes, the House of Representatives has passed a massive $832 billion defense funding bill for fiscal year 2026—delivering a long-awaited pay raise for U.S. troops and historic investment in national security under President Trump’s leadership.

Backed by nearly every Republican and five moderate Democrats, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act passed in a 221-209 vote early Friday. The bill includes a 3.8% increase in military pay, increased funding for veteran support, and billions for cutting-edge defense innovation.

✅ Key Benefits for Veterans and Military Families:

• 3.8% pay raise for active-duty, National Guard, and reserve troops
• $148 billion for research, development, and weapons testing
• $1.15 billion for counter-drug and anti-trafficking programs
• Reduced wasteful spending by cutting $7 billion from outdated operations

This bill reflects President Trump’s commitment to rebuilding America’s military, strengthening border security, and putting American veterans first.

While most Republicans stood strong behind the bill, three GOP lawmakers—Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Tim Burchett (TN), and Thomas Massie (KY)—joined the far-left “Squad” in a failed attempt to slash $500 million in funding for Israel’s missile defense program. Their amendment was crushed in a 422-6 bipartisan vote, proving overwhelming support for strong U.S.-Israel defense cooperation.

🔒 Stronger National Defense Under Trump’s Plan

The legislation also complements President Trump’s broader military strategy, which includes an additional $150 billion in defense funding passed just weeks ago through his One Big Beautiful Bill Act. That package features a $25 billion investment in a U.S.-based “Golden Dome” missile shield, modeled after Israel’s successful defense system.

Combined, these efforts are expected to push total defense funding over $1 trillion for 2026—marking one of the largest military investments in American history.

🔹 Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, praised the bill:
“This legislation streamlines defense acquisition, cuts red tape, and gets the best tools into the hands of our brave service members.”

In a world filled with rising threats—from China and Russia to drug cartels and cyber warfare—President Trump’s America-first policies are once again leading the charge to protect our homeland and honor our veterans.

🇺🇸 Bottom Line:

President Trump just delivered a historic pay raise for U.S. troops, billions for modern military technology, and a bold missile defense system to protect American soil. It’s a clear message to our enemies: America is back and stronger than ever.