As Trump pushes for a massive $1.5T in defense spending, a few states brace for a windfall

President Donald Trump proposed a massive $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget increase for fiscal 2027, while Congress is considering boosting total base spending to $1.15 trillion. Defense data shows that Texas, California, and Virginia have consistently reaped the most federal funding over the last four fiscal years. The article notes that Matt Borron emphasized that increased funding must prioritize infrastructure maintenance in these communities.