Trump Signs $1 Trillion Defense Bill Quietly, Despite Europe Aid & Spending Hikes

• President Trump signed the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $901 billion in military spending.
• The bill includes $800 million for Ukraine and $175 million for Baltic security, along with provisions limiting troop reductions in Europe.
• Despite Trump's past skepticism on European security, the NDAA strengthens US involvement and support for allies.
• The White House stated Trump backed the bill for codifying executive orders, funding Golden Dome, and eliminating DEI programs at the Pentagon.
• The signing was a quiet affair, contrasting with Trump's previous veto of the 2020 NDAA, which Congress overrode.

Why It Matters: Trump approved a record $1 trillion defense bill, quietly accepting provisions boosting European security.