Military

Trump Announces He's Putting $1 Billion Into Fixing On-Base Housing for Troops

President Trump told troops at Fort Bragg Tuesday he is pouring $1 billion into fixing on-base housing, as part of his One Big Beautiful Bill.

What is the money being invested in?

The $1 billion is being invested in on-base housing and possibly more at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

What did the President say?

  • "As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill that we got approved--which was amazing because it really encompasses all four years of the term-- we will also be investing over a billion dollars to improve on-base housing and a lot more than that at Fort Bragg."
  • "If we get the Congressman's wish, we're going to be doing a lot more than that."

Fort Bragg houses thousands of people, with a population of 48,775 active-duty soldiers, 3,597 reserve components and temporary duty students. Additionally, there are 17,345 civilian employees and contractors and 70,109 active-duty family members.

Housing upgrades will benefit all the people living in their privatized on-base housing.

"As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill that we got approved--which was amazing because it really encompasses all four years of the term-- we will also be investing over a billion dollars to improve on-base housing and a lot more than that at Fort Bragg," Trump told troops Tuesday.

Renovations on the base began in Jan. 2025 and have been rolling out over the following year. With the $1 billion, renovations will continue and major updates are to be seen soon.

"If we get the Congressman's wish, we're going to be doing a lot more than that," Trump told troops Tuesday.

Renovations to the base will continue in the coming months, with more funding received from the Trump administration.

Ashley Paredes

Texas Journalism and Government Student and Summer Intern for Texas Politics.

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