In an effort to do more with less, the Donald has suggested a 54 billion dollar splurge on new ships, fighters, and aircraft for the United States military. At the same time, he desires to cut an equal amount of foreign aid and domestic programs from his first projected federal budget.

The economic centerpiece of The Donald's Presidential campaign, this budget announcement would fulfill another one of Trump's promises. That is to boost the Pentagon and lessen expenditures from other federal agencies.

Ten percent. That is what The Donald wants to slash from the Environmental Protection Agency and foreign aid. Border security, law enforcement, Social Security, Medicare, and programs for American veterans would remain untouched. He also insists on achieving a huge tax cut..

In explaining his budget intentions to Congress, as well as previously to a group of Governors at the White House, The Donald stated, "We're going to start spending on infrastructure big. It's not like we have a choice. Our highways, our bridges are unsafe, our tunnels. We're going to do more with less and make the government lean and accountable to the people."

John Michael "Mick" Mulvaney, the White House Director of Management and Budget, further elaborated on The Donald's proposed budget by saying, "The spike in Pentagon spending would bring the total defense budget to a record 603 billion {dollars} and that's before including tens of billions of dollars for overseas military operations."

American military leaders have repeatedly stated to Congress that Air Force aircraft, for a large portion of that pie, average being 27 years old.

Mulvaney went on to remark, "It is a true America First budget. It will show the President is keeping his promises and will do exactly what he said he was going to do. It {the proposed budget} prioritizes rebuilding our military, including restoring our nuclear capabilities, protecting the nation and securing the border, enforcing the laws currently on the books, taking care of Vets and increasing school choice."

Mulvaney also commented, "The plan {Trump's proposed budget} wouldn't add to the budget deficit, currently projected to hit 500 billion {dollars} next year, but it wouldn't reduce it either."

That point brings us to the potential downfalls of The Donald's proposed budget. I will cover this in my next posting. For now, pour yourself another cup of piping hot, fresh brewed coffee, scramble up some eggs and bacon. Throw on a little hash browns with cheese, maybe some toast, and most of all, enjoy your breakfast!