politics
March 20, 2026
Trump Won't Submit Budget Request Without Iran and DHS 'Stability'
The war in Iran and the Department of Homeland Security shutdown are pushing President Donald Trump’s budget request for fiscal 2027 far beyond the standard delivery window, Trumpworld insiders say.
TL;DR
- President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request is delayed due to the war in Iran and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
- Sources indicate the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is waiting for stability in overseas conflicts and the DHS situation before submission.
- The budget is expected to include a substantial increase in defense spending, with a proposed $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon.
- The cost of the war in Iran is a significant factor, with Pentagon officials requesting an additional $200 billion for the war effort.
- Negotiations with congressional Democrats regarding the DHS shutdown have reportedly stalled, with the White House claiming a lack of seriousness from the Democratic side.
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