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Donald Trump: “Republicans delivered the largest ever investment in the United States armed forces, over $1 trillion.”

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'It's Really Amazing What We've Done': Trump Touts Republican Investments In U.S. Military

Published October 4, 2026

So I really want you to go out and vote again for John Houston and for Vivek, Republicans delivered the largest ever investment in the United States armed forces, over $1 trillion. And this year we're going to be spending $1.5 trillion. We have the greatest military. And look at the blockade. Look at the blockade. (00:05–00:13)

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Asserts that Republicans made the largest investment in U.S. armed forces history, over $1 trillion.

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“This year we're going to be spending $1.5 trillion [on the United States armed forces].”
Asserts that $1.5 trillion will be spent on the U.S. armed forces this year.00:12-00:17
“We achieved more in two years than any other presidency in the history of our country.”
Asserts that more was achieved in two years of his presidency than any other in U.S. history.00:25-00:31