Reaganism with Henry Olsen: Tariffs, Taxes, and the Trump Defense Buildup

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center to discuss President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget, highlighting its potential impact on US military capabilities and global commitments. Roger and Henry explore the historical significance of such an increase, the strategic necessity of aligning military resources with America's defense obligations, and the political and economic challenges of implementing this budget. The dialogue delves into the implications for national security strategy, the role of allies, and the fiscal realities of funding such a substantial increase in defense spending. For more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, please visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonaldReagan Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldreagan Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/reaganfoundation Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ronald-reagan-presidential-library-foundation Newsletter Sign-up: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/newsletter #ronaldreagan #defense #trump