Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.

KEY POINTS

  • Defense stocks dropped sharply Thursday afternoon after President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could massively cut defense spending.
  • Trump has sent mixed messages on military spending throughout his 2024 campaign and in the early days of his presidency.
  • sepi@piefed.socialEnglish
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    5 days ago

    Found Putin’s fedi account. 3 days to Ottawa, eh? Will work just like the last one, eh?

    • atzanteolEnglish
      1·
      5 days ago

      Pffft, like we’d believe that Ottawa is the capital of Canada. On to Toronto!