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CBO estimates Trump Golden Dome missile defense at $1.2T over 20 years

CBO assessed Trump's $175B Golden Dome missile defense proposal at $1.2T 20-year cost. Requires thousands of satellites and 35 regional interceptor bases. Congress approved $2.4B to date.

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