The U.S. Should Cut Defense Spending. Here’s How
John Fairlamb, Ph.D.
March 11, 2025
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are doing the right thing as they seek to cut billions from budgets. Here are five areas they should focus on that can help guide cuts and reshape the military, with national treasure spent on capabilities and force structure we need, rather than on what we don’t.
