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The proposal has generated mixed reactions across the political spectrum. For some liberal commentators, the notion of slashing military budgets is a long-sought goal. Yet, the skepticism surrounding Trump’s sincerity arises from years of dissonance between Democratic priorities and actual defense spending. While critics point out that these bold proclamations remain “just words” for the moment, the very act of articulating such a shift in policy indicates a potential acknowledgment of the extensive waste and inefficiency within the current Pentagon budget.