President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.” Trump called for the massive surge in spending days after he ordered a U.

Trump initially called for the increase in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, seeking a "dream military." He told Sean Hannity that the U.S. needs the better equipment to defend against "real threats out there.

The Trump administration's arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could lead to an increase in defense spending as the White House looks to counter threats around the world.