Todd Harrison

Todd Harrison, a defense budgeting expert at the American Enterprise Institute, dives into the intricacies of the new budget tool aimed at illustrating defense spending trade-offs. He discusses the challenge of redirecting 8% of military spending to new priorities and the potential impacts on defense strategies. The conversation also touches on ideas for consolidating Space Force headquarters, the shift towards unmanned systems, and how budget dynamics will unfold amid fiscal constraints. Harrison emphasizes thoughtful decision-making in this complex environment.