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Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More

President Trump's goal of building 15 battleships, dubbed a "golden fleet," may cost over $275 billion according to a government estimate. This projected cost represents an increase of 50 percent or more for the vessels.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 03:54 PM EDT

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