Trump Announces $175 Billion ‘Golden Dome’ to Protect US from Missile Attacks

US President Donald Trump made significant announcements on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) about the path forward and the person who will lead the ambitious anti-missile shield known as the ‘Golden Dome.’ According to Trump, the ‘Golden Dome’ was created ‘to protect our homeland from a missile attack,’ and he promised that the system would be fully operational by the end of his term, within the next three years. Trump emphasized that with the ‘Golden Dome,’ America could defend itself against missiles launched from the other side of the planet, ‘even from space.’ He stated that his dome would surpass Israel’s current system. Collaboration with Canada is also part of the plan, where discussions are underway for their involvement in the project. The program’s leader, overseeing this multi-billion-dollar ‘Golden Dome’ initiative, is General Michael Guetlein, head of Space Operations. The ‘Golden Dome,’ inspired by Israel’s ‘Iron Dome,’ aims to safeguard the U.S. from missile threats. Funding discussions suggest Congress support, with Republicans pledging an initial $25 billion allocation.