Trump calls on Congress to pass $350 billion defense spending in Reconciliation 3.0

Trump urges House and Senate leadership to prioritize the Save America Act and full War Department funding as soon as Congress returns to session.

First Published: July 7, 2026, 5:07 AM EST

WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump called on Congress to pass $350 billion in defense spending through Reconciliation 3.0 and the Save America Act on a Truth Social post on July 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM EST.

Here is the full post on [truthsocial]: “The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful. No other Nation can do what we do (It’s not even close!). This year we set even more Historic Recruiting Records, months ahead of schedule. Morale has never been higher. Our Military’s unmatched POWER was on full display during our Celebration of 250 Years of American Independence and, like our Country, the WAR DEPARTMENT has never been “HOTTER.” We need to keep it that way, which is why, when Congress returns, we must pass Reconciliation 3.0, with 350 Billion Dollars for Defense, plus THE SAVE AMERICA ACT! I am calling on House and Senate Leadership to make this their Number One Priority, and ensure that 350 Billion Dollars in Recon 3.0 moves out of the Budget Committee as soon as Congress is back in session. The SAVE AMERICA ACT, which everyone is asking for, paired with the full funding of our Great Department of War, can be passed very quickly, ensuring that the United States of America stays FREE for Generations to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Trump”

Trump framed the spending push around what he described as record-setting military recruiting and high morale across the armed forces. He pointed to the recent celebration of 250 years of American independence as evidence of the military’s “unmatched POWER” and said the War Department has “never been “HOTTER.”” The post amounts to a direct legislative demand to congressional leadership, urging them to move $350 billion in defense funding out of the Budget Committee immediately upon Congress returning to session.

The Save America Act, which Trump paired with the defense spending request, was described by the president as legislation “everyone is asking for.” Trump said the two measures together would ensure “the United States of America stays FREE for Generations to come.” He signed the post formally as “Trump,” lending it the tone of an official directive rather than a casual social media update.

Trump mentioned the source (see truthsocial) by linking to his own Truth Social profile in the post.

The legislative push arrives as Congress prepares to return from recess, with Trump seeking to set the agenda before lawmakers reconvene. The post signals that the White House views defense spending and the Save America Act as a single legislative package to be advanced through the reconciliation process, which would allow passage with a simple majority in the Senate (see truthsocial).

In the last 30 days, 47 of 547 Trump posts were on the topic of domestic policy, indicating sustained attention to legislative priorities during the current congressional session.