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Visualizing Trump’s 2026 Budget Proposal
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Key Takeaways
- The 2026 budget request includes a $114 billion increase in Pentagon spending, along with a $42 billion increase for the Department of Homeland Security.
- Trump earmarked $25 billion for the Pentagon to build a “Golden Dome” missile shield using space interceptors and satellites.
- Trump wants to eliminate a Health and Human Services program that helps subsidize energy bills for low-income earners, along with drastic reductions for a number of other programs.
From foreign aid to renewable energy programs, federal agencies are bracing for sweeping cuts.
As Trump’s budget proposal slashes $163 billion from nondefense discretionary spending, it threatens to eliminate some programs entirely. Meanwhile, it boosts the Pentagon’s budget by 13%, raising it to $962 billion in 2026.
This graphic shows Trump’s proposed budget, based on data from the Office of Management and Budget.
Trump’s $1.6 Trillion Budget Proposal
Below, we break down the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal:
| Department | 2026 Discretionary Budget Request | Change vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pentagon | $962B | $114B |
| Homeland Security | $107B | $42B |
| Veterans Affairs | $135B | $5B |
| Transportation | $27B | $2B |
| Energy | $51B | $1B |
| Commerce | $9B | -$2B |
| Treasury | $12B | -$3B |
| Justice | $33B | -$3B |
| Labor | $9B | -$5B |
| Agriculture | $22B | -$5B |
| Interior | $12B | -$5B |
| Education | $67B | -$12B |
| Health and Human Services (HHS) | $94B | -$33B |
| Housing and Urban Development | $44B | -$34B |
| State/Int'l Programs | $10B | -$49B |
| Total | $1.6T | $18B |
The Pentagon stands to gain an additional $114 billion—the largest budget increase by far.
In particular, funding would be directed to building a “Golden Dome”, a multi-billion dollar missile shield that includes orbital sensors, satellites, and missiles on the ground. By the end of his term, Trump wants to spend $175 billion on its architecture.
Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees border security, could see its funding increase by 65%, or $42 billion.
In contrast, 11 departments face budget cuts. Notably, state and international programs would see a $49 billion slash in funding, the sharpest reduction in absolute terms. In March, the Trump administration stated it cut a total of 5,341 USAID projects, with the remaining functions set to fall under the State Department.
On May 22, the House passed the spending bill by a narrow margin after a final round of revisions. However, further changes are expected as it moves to the Senate.
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