WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Chris Coons issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to President Trump's unprecedented $1.5 trillion defense budget request:
"President Trump's proposed Pentagon budget misunderstands what our nation and our military need. It makes clear what we've all seen with the war of choice in Iran: President Trump and Secretary Hegseth are in way over their heads.
"As Americans face climbing grocery and gas prices, the last thing they need is President Trump making life even more expensive to pay for a 44% increase in military funding for foreign wars - all while he claims, 'it's not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, [and] Medic...