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Sen. King presses Trump administration on proposed Golden Dome missile defense system
What happened
Maine Senator Angus King is seeking answers from the Trump administration on the cost and reach of the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system. The system would combine ground- and space-based technology to intercept missiles. The Pentagon has not released a final design or price tag. Congress has approved $24 billion in initial funding for the project.
Why it matters
The proposed system's cost and scope are unclear, and King wants a clearer plan on who would be protected and how it would be funded. The issue has implications for taxpayers and the country's national defense. The system is intended to be operational by the end of President Trump's term.
Key facts
- The proposed "Golden Dome" system would use ground- and space-based technology.
- The Pentagon has not released a final design or price tag for the system.
- Congress has approved $24 billion in initial funding for the project.
- Senator King estimates that full protection could cost more than $6 trillion.
- The system aims to be operational by the end of President Trump's term.
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