Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

Published May 12, 2026 • 6:25 PM

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

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