Factoring in war spending, Mr. Trump’s claim is even less credible. There have been 27 years since 1940 in which the military spending was as high or higher than the proposed increase. As a percentage of gross domestic product, there have been roughly 35 years in which military spending matched or surpassed Mr. Trump’s request. Mr. Trump also declined to restore an immigration policy eliminated by Mr. Obama that allowed Cubans come to the United States without a visa to remain. The United States offered Saudi Arabia defense capabilities valued at $110 million, a fifth of which occurred under the Obama administration.

Source: New York Times June 22, 2017 21:45 UTC