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Trump Golden Dome missile defense now projected to cost 1.2 trillion far above original claim
International
Published on 13 May 2026
Budget office says the price tag dwarfs
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis estimates President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense plan will cost about USD 1.2 trillion over two decades. The figure is far higher than what was initially presented, underscoring the scale of funding required for the proposed system aimed at protecting the United States.
- “Golden Dome” is estimated to cost USD 1.2 trillion over 20 years
- The projected cost is far higher than Trump’s initial estimate
- Congressional Budget Office analysis highlights the financial scale
- Plan targets missile defense protection for the US
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