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CBO: Trump Golden Fleet of battleships could cost $275B
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Summary: The Congressional Budget Office estimates Trump’s Golden Fleet of about 15 nuclear-powered battleships could cost up to $275 billion through 2056.
WHO: Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
WHAT: Estimated total development and acquisition cost for Trump’s Golden Fleet of about 15 nuclear-powered battleships through 2056
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: CBO estimated the program’s projected costs for development and acquisition through 2056.
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