President Trump has made the construction of an Iron Dome-like missile defense shield for the US a top priority. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
00:00President Trump has made the construction of an iron dome-like missile defense shield for the U.S. a top priority.
00:07Speaking at a Republican dinner in Florida, Trump called for immediate action on the project,
00:12which he believes is essential for protecting Americans from advanced missile threats, according to the White House.
00:18Trump praised newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hexeth, saying he's the right person to lead the charge in building this U.S.-made system.
00:26Americans protect other countries, but we don't protect ourselves, Trump said.
00:31Later, on Air Force One, Trump confirmed he signed an executive order to advance the development of this missile defense shield,
00:38drawing inspiration from Israel's Iron Dome and promising that the system would be built entirely in the U.S.
00:44The order tests the Department of Defense with laying the groundwork for the project,
00:49including integrating next-generation technologies like space-based interceptors and advanced missile tracking systems.
00:56This move is part of broader efforts to enhance U.S. defense capabilities against evolving threats from adversaries.
