Trump reportedly told the Pentagon to increase the defense budget to 750 billion after saying he would cut spending by 5

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President Donald Trump has reportedly asked Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to prepare a 750 billion budget proposal for military spending 2020, according to Politico.

Just months ago, Trump asked every major cabinet agency to submit proposals cutting their budget by 5 next year.

Since his presidential campaign, Trump has appeared to vacillate between wanting to boost and diminish military spending.

President Donald Trump has reportedly told Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to prepare a 750 billion budget proposal for 2020, according to Politico's Wesley Morgan.

This request comes just months after Trump asked every major cabinet agency to submit proposals cutting their budget by 5 next year, according to The Washington Post. Trump said he wanted to see the defense budget decrease by 2 , from 716 billion to 700 billion.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: What serving in the military taught beauty YouTuber Jackie AinaSee Also:Forget about 'Fortnite' the new 'Call of Duty' makes 6 brilliant changes to the Battle Royale formulaJohn Kelly is out here are all the casualties of the Trump administration so farYou won't be able to look at these military training photos without getting sweaty palmsSEE ALSO: Trump is reportedly thinking about getting rid of Mattis, and he's given 'Mad Dog' a new nickname

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