President Donald Trump has officially ordered the Pentagon to prepare for a massive budget cut of at least 8%, a move that could save over $70 billion in taxpayer dollars, according to reports from The Washington Post.
This directive comes just one day after DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) reportedly entered the Pentagon to begin their investigation into wasteful spending within the Department of Defense.
The Pentagon’s budget, which has long been criticized for bloated contracts, redundant programs, and unchecked expenses, is now under serious scrutiny as the Trump administration moves to rein in reckless spending.
Critics of the Pentagon’s spending have pointed out that billions vanish into unaccounted expenses each year, while military contractors rake in massive profits. Now, with DOGE digging into the books, the administration is making it clear that no agency is above accountability.
Supporters of the move hail it as a major victory for American taxpayers, proving that Trump is serious about draining the swamp—not just in politics, but in the defense industry as well. Meanwhile, establishment bureaucrats are bracing for impact as the Pentagon faces one of its biggest budget overhauls in decades.
