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CBO: Trump’s 'Golden Fleet' could cost $275B for 15 ships

The Congressional Budget Office estimates taxpayers would pay about $275 billion for 15 nuclear-powered battleships through 2056, though the agency calls the figure "highly uncertain."

Published Aug 6, 2026, 2:08 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Congressional Budget Office estimates President Donald Trump’s proposed "Golden Fleet" of 15 nuclear-powered battleships would cost roughly $275 billion through 2056. The CBO warned the estimate is "highly uncertain."