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Trump said on Truth Social that he "will not permit" buybacks and dividends from defense firms. Shares of major contractors dipped after the post.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that defense companies need to invest more in plants and equipment and stop giving dividends to shareholders.
The Trump administration is preparing an executive order focused on housing - with special attention to first-time buyers - as the White House attempts to address voter concerns about affordability. An order could include policies that President Donald Trump has already floated,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now has leverage over defense contractors' financial decisions, from executive comp to shareholder payouts.