President Donald Trump, standing alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office, announced a historic milestone in national security: the selection of the architecture for the revolutionary “Golden Dome” defense shield. This cutting-edge system, a cornerstone of Trump’s campaign promises, will integrate next-generation technologies across land, sea, and space—including space-based sensors and interceptors—to safeguard the United States from emerging missile threats.
“Today, I’m pleased to announce that we have officially selected an architecture for this state-of-the-art system that will deploy next-generation technologies across the land, sea, and space, including space-based sensors and interceptors,” Trump declared, reaffirming his commitment to fortifying America’s defenses. He also revealed that Canada has expressed interest in joining the initiative, proving the global confidence in his leadership. “So we’ll be talking to them. They want to have protection also,” Trump added. “So, as usual, we help Canada, do the best we can.”
BREAKING: @POTUS announces that he has officially selected an architecture for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield.
"Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world." pic.twitter.com/Ddmo7K16zJ
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 20, 2025
The Golden Dome, projected to be fully operational before the end of Trump’s term, represents a monumental leap in defensive capabilities. “Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world, and even if they are launched from space, and we will have the best system ever built,” Trump emphasized. This system will neutralize advanced cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and hypersonic threats, echoing the visionary Strategic Defense Initiative championed by President Ronald Reagan.
Despite the undeniable strategic importance of the Golden Dome, the liberal media has predictably downplayed its significance, opting instead to mock Trump’s bold vision. Yet, Secretary Hegseth lauded the President’s foresight, calling the project a “generational investment in the security of America and Americans.” He also praised Trump’s creation of the Space Force, another achievement ridiculed by the left but now proving indispensable.
“It’s not lost on me, sir, also that you had the vision to start the Space Force…when others said we didn’t need it. Here we are in the Oval Office with one of the leaders of the Space Force in General Guetlein, leading the charge on putting in place a game-changing Golden Dome for America,” Hegseth stated, highlighting Trump’s unmatched leadership in military innovation.
.@SecDef on @POTUS' announcement on the construction of the Golden Dome: "Add this to the long and growing list of promises made and promises kept… It's a generational investment in the security of America and Americans." pic.twitter.com/i5oJGGG7d6
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 20, 2025
The administration is pushing Congress to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which would allocate 25billionininitialfundingtowardtheGoldenDome,withanestimatedtotalcostof175 billion—a small price to pay for unparalleled national security. While the left obsesses over partisan attacks, Trump continues to deliver real, tangible results that keep Americans safe.