Trump’s Golden Dome hits $1.2 trillion (defence24.com)

• CBO estimates cost over $1.2 trillion for 20 years.
• Report from Defense News and Senate request by Jeff Merkley.
• Project represents a significant budgetary strain.

"A CBO estimate requested by Senator Jeff Merkley projects that President Trump's Golden Dome missile shield could cost over $1.2 trillion over 20 years, as reported by Defense News. This far exceeds earlier administration claims and turns the project into a major fiscal and strategic problem."