Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield that could cost tens of billions

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : Trump formalized the initiative with an executive order signed on January 27, tasking Defense Secretary Hegseth with overseeing its development.
54% : "This design for the Golden Dome will integrate with our existing defense capabilities and should be fully operational before the end of my term," Trump stated during the announcement.
54% : Trump reportedly became a vocal proponent of a similar U.S.-based defense shield after witnessing Iron Dome's performance.
45% : In recent months, the Department of Defense has mobilized significant resources to evaluate and plan the system.
25% : "The threat of attack by ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial attacks, remains the most catastrophic threat facing the United States," Trump wrote in the executive order.

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