Donald Trump urges Congress to fast‑track $350 B defense spend in Reconciliation 3.0

President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to call on House and Senate leaders to make the third reconciliation bill, dubbed “Reconciliation 3.0,” the top priority when Congress reconvenes after the Independence Day recess. He demanded that the proposal contain $350 billion for defense spending and incorporate the “SAVE America Act,” which he said would fund voter‑ID measures and other election‑security provisions.

Trump issued the appeal shortly after returning from a NATO summit in Turkey, emphasizing that a heavily funded Pentagon would keep the U.S. military “hotter” than any other nation. He warned that the defense investment is essential for maintaining U.S. global dominance. Legislative analysts note that adding the SAVE America Act to the reconciliation package would face hurdles under the Byrd Rule, which restricts non‑budget items, and Republicans remain divided over the size of the defense request and the inclusion of voter‑ID provisions.