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Donald Trump: “This year we're going to be spending $1.5 trillion [on the United States armed forces].”

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

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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 [on the United States armed forces]. We have the greatest military. And look at the blockade. Look at the blockade. We achieved more in two years than any other presidency in the history of our country. (00:12–00:17)

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Asserts that $1.5 trillion will be spent on the U.S. armed forces this year.

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