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Cost of Trump's Namesake Warships Projected to Reach $275 Billion
New American warships named after Trump are projected to cost an estimated $275 billion for a fleet of 15 vessels. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) indicates that the cost of these battleships could rise by 50 percent or more.
5 Aug, 14:58 — 5 Aug, 20:11
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NYTMostly Factual3h ago
Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More
President Trump’s goal of building a “golden fleet” of 15 battleships could cost $275 billion, according to a government estimate.
By John Ismay
Read full article →bloombergHigh5h ago
Trump’s Battleship Fleet Could Cost $275 Billion, CBO Says
President Donald Trump’s so-called Golden Fleet of around 15 nuclear-powered battleships could cost as much as $275 billion to develop and acquire through 2056, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.
By Tony Capaccio
Read full article →The WeekMostly Factual8h ago
DC Guard deployment to cost estimated $1.4B extra
The deployment was projected to run at least through the end of Trump’s term
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US
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