But if Trump really wants to force allies in Europe and Asia to shoulder more of their own defense burden — as he asserted during the campaign — he may not need all these projects, analysts say. “A lot of the rhetoric suggests he wants to do less, but in the budget says he wants to do more. “Hopefully, it's power we don't have to use,” Trump said aboard the aircraft carrier Thursday, praising the ship’s size and strength. Hawks in the GOP, led by Arizona Sen. John McCain, have said Trump is not spending enough. Defense Secretary James Mattis is expected to complete a spending plan outlining specific needs over the next few months.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 03, 2017 20:41 UTC