Why Does Trump Want the Biggest Defense Budget Ever?

Reason's editorial framing applies libertarian skepticism to defense spending and military intervention through language that questions Trump's priorities ('what it says about the administration's priorities'), highlights lack of public support for the Iran conflict, and emphasizes fiscal concerns (rising deficits, spending without addressing them). The panel discussion format centers libertarian/anti-interventionist voices rather than hawkish national security perspectives.

Primary voices: media outlet, elected official

• This article does not address stated justifications for the proposed defense budget from Pentagon officials or Trump administration national security advisors
• This article does not present counterarguments from defense hawks regarding threats that might justify increased military spending