WASHINGTON, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The White House Office of Management and Budget on Friday released its 2027 budget proposal, featuring defense spending rising to 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars, alongside major cuts to domestic programs.
The budget plan builds upon the "historic 1 trillion dollars topline" provided for the national defense by requesting 1.5 trillion dollars for 2027, a 44-percent increase, wrote White House budget director Russell Vought.
Meanwhile, the budget plan "builds on the president's vision by continuing to constrain non-defense spending and reform the federal government," proposing a 10-percent cut compared to 2026 non-defense levels, according to the document published on the White House official website.
At a White House event Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted defense spending as a priority, noting that domestic responsibilities such as health care should be shifted to the states.
"We're fighting wars. We can't take care of day care. You got to let a state take care of day care, and they should pay for it too," Trump said.
Aside from cuts to health programs, the White House budget proposal also includes cuts to refugee resettlement aid, renewable energy projects, university grants and housing programs, among others.
The president's annual budget is often seen as a reflection of the administration's priorities, though Congress ultimately holds the authority over federal spending. ■