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Hegseth pushes for $1.5 trillion defense package during Graham ceremony
War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday used a ceremony dedicated to renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to urge Congress to approve a $1.5 trillion defense spending package, saying there would be “no greater tribute” to Graham than green-lighting the budget request.
TL;DR
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to approve a $1.5 trillion defense spending package at a ceremony renaming Joint Base Charleston after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
- Hegseth argued that approving the defense budget would be the best tribute to Graham's commitment to a strong military.
- The proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027 includes a base request of $1.15 trillion, plus a $350 billion infusion through reconciliation and an $87 billion supplemental request.
- Hegseth recalled Graham's strong support for military funding, noting the senator's desire to ensure the military was as equipped as possible.