The decision by U. S. President Donald Trump to raise the country’s defense budget to $1.5 trillion by 2027 is not just a fiscal move but a strategic signal, according to American journalist Tucker Carlson. In his view, such a dramatic increase points to Washington preparing for a new large-scale war.

Carlson noted that the Pentagon’s budget is set to grow from roughly $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion — a level of military spending that, in his assessment, is typical of a state bracing for a major regional or even global conflict. He argued that the trajectory is clear: the United States is moving toward a world war scenario.

He added that the expectation of a major armed confrontation is becoming increasingly evident, even if many prefer to believe that the worst can still be avoided. From Carlson’s perspective, there are no alternative explanations that convincingly justify such a sharp expansion of military expenditures.

At the same time, the journalist stressed that in the event of a global clash, the United States would be unable to manage without Russia. He argued that if Russia — and President Vladimir Putin personally — is treated as an enemy, Washington would have little chance of surviving a worldwide conflict.

Carlson has previously gone even further, suggesting that Russia would be the most logical candidate for the role of America’s closest ally. He has explained this view by pointing to Russia’s status as the largest country in the world, as well as its vast reserves of minerals and energy resources, which he considers strategically decisive on a global scale.