Trump’s budget plan increases spending on his border wall and the military but is light on fresh ideas heading into his re-election campaign. President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the South Lawn after stepping off Marine One at the White House, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Washington. Following a State of the Union address that contained little new policy, the budget is hardly a surprise. Still, the budget can serve more than one political purpose, argued former Trump campaign aide Barry Bennett, who said the document highlights Trump’s clashes with Democrats over border and military funding. Thus far, Trump’s re-election campaign moves have been laser-focused on maintaining his most ardent supporters.

Source: thestar March 11, 2019 22:28 UTC