Trump’s Budget Plan: Big Military Boost, Big Cuts Everywhere Else

President Trump’s new budget proposal shakes things up! He wants to spend more on the military and border security but cut back on health, education, and clean energy programs. Here’s a quick breakdown:

What’s in the Plan?
The budget asks Congress for big changes:
- A 23% cut ($163 billion) to programs like health care and education.
- A 13% boost for military spending.
- More money for border security and a new healthy living program called “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA).
Big Changes to Popular Programs
The budget includes big cuts, like:
- $18 billion less for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- $4 billion less for helping low-income families pay energy bills (LIHEAP).
- $3.6 billion less for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Reductions in clean energy and international aid programs.
Where’s the Extra Money Going?
More funds are headed to:
- Homeland Security: $43.8 billion.
- Defense: $113.3 billion.
- Healthy living initiatives like promoting exercise and good nutrition: $500 million.
Why It Matters
This budget shows what Trump’s priorities are. While it probably won’t become law exactly as written, it sets the stage for debates in Congress. Republicans want to push Trump’s ideas forward, but they’ll need some Democratic support to make it happen.