• The biggest winners in Trump’s budget are defense, border security, and veterans’ medical care.
• It makes deep cuts to housing assistance, health research at the NIH, and climate programs, affecting those who are not considered the biggest winners.
• The plan reflects Trump’s push for a stronger military and a smaller federal role in social services, making defense one of the biggest winners.

President Trump’s latest budget shows a clear shift in priorities, with the biggest winners being areas like the military, border security, and veterans’ care. At the same time, it slashes funding for housing, health research, and climate efforts. The White House released the plan on Friday. It follows Trump’s long-time approach: strengthen defense and cut social programs. The budget lowers non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion. That’s a 22.6% reduction.

Pentagon Gets Billions for New Weapons and Defense Shield

The Department of Defense comes out as a big winner. The plan gives it $113 billion in topline spending. This includes major investments in new weapons and defense systems. Trump’s budget funds the F-47 fighter jet and expands shipbuilding. It also introduces a “Golden Dome for America,” which is a large missile defense shield. These moves aim to increase national security and modernize the military.

Homeland Security Receives Funding for Immigration and Events

The Department of Homeland Security also gains a large budget increase. It receives $43.8 billion in total funding. Part of that money supports Trump’s plan to remove undocumented immigrants on a large scale. The budget also adds funds to continue building the southern border wall. On top of that, Homeland Security will get money to help prepare for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. Trump wants to show strong control over national security and immigration.

Veterans Affairs Gains More to Improve Health Services

The budget adds $3.3 billion in new funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This money will expand access to medical care for veterans. It will also support programs that fight homelessness among veterans. Trump’s team wants to show strong support for those who served in the military. This move matches his past focus on helping veterans.

Budget Makes Deep Cuts to Social and Liberal-Aligned Programs

Trump’s plan makes huge cuts outside of defense, where the biggest winners are government components with conservative alignment. It slashes programs often linked to liberal goals. The largest cuts target housing, health research, and climate programs. The plan reflects Trump’s goal to shrink the size of the federal government. It pushes states to take more responsibility for social services.

Housing Assistance Faces a $26.7 Billion Cut

One of the hardest-hit areas is housing assistance. The budget removes $26.7 billion from state rental assistance block grants. The Trump administration says states should create their own rental aid programs. It also encourages states to build more affordable homes on their own. This change will shift the burden of housing aid from the federal government to state governments.

Trump Slashes Health Research at NIH by $18 Billion

The National Institutes of Health will lose $18 billion. Trump’s team claims the NIH failed the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget states that the agency did not properly trace the origin of the virus. It says the NIH lost public trust. As a result, the budget removes a large chunk of its funding. This decision could impact future medical research and disease prevention.

Climate and Clean Energy Programs Lose Federal Support

Climate programs take another big hit. Trump’s budget cancels over $15 billion in clean energy funding. That money came from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. These canceled funds were set aside for renewable energy and carbon capture projects. The budget sends a clear message: climate programs are no longer a priority. Trump wants to focus on traditional energy and reduce federal involvement in green projects.

Final Summary of Trump’s Budget Proposal

Trump’s budget rewards areas tied to national security and veterans. It gives the most money to defense, immigration enforcement, and veteran care, ensuring they are the biggest winners. At the same time, it cuts deeply into housing, health, and climate programs. These changes reflect Trump’s long-standing political goals. He wants a stronger military and smaller government. States will need to fill the gaps if the federal cuts become law. The proposal now heads to Congress, where lawmakers will decide what stays and what goes.