Dave McCormick: “Since January of 2025, more than $34 billion in defense…”

“And our definition over many years of national security has become too narrow. President Trump and his team have made enormous progress in cutting red tape and rewarding speed and in putting the war fighter first. Since January of 2025, more than $34 billion in defense contracts and investment have come to Pennsylvania. That's a 24% year over year increase in the dollars that have come to Pennsylvania. And last year, Congress delivered $150 billion plus up and the first trillion dollar defense budget.” (07:50–07:59)

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