White House Opposes Congressional Guardrails on Trump Class Battleship Program
The White House has formally opposed a congressional provision in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800) that would block construction of the lead Trump class battleship unless the Navy certifies key weapon systems are technologically mature. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Statement of Administration Policy criticizing Section 131's reporting requirements as excessive and potentially delaying the program. The Trump class battleship, a 35,000-ton nuclear-powered warship, is planned to carry hypersonic missiles, an electromagnetic railgun, lasers, and 128 VLS cells. The House Armed Services Committee also demands a Navy report on how the program will avoid worsening carrier and submarine construction backlogs. Meanwhile, OMB is urging Congress to include funding for the first ship, USS Defiant, in a potential Continuing Resolution to avoid delays if a formal budget is not passed by September 30.
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