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The Golden Dome missile defense system, proposed by Donald Trump with an initial budget of $175 billion, may exceed $4.4 trillion over 20 years according to Taxpayers for Common Sense. Technical feasibility is also in question, as achieving near 100% interception would require around 1.2 million space-based interceptors costing up to $6 trillion. Current estimates suggest hundreds of interceptors may be necessary for each enemy missile, significantly increasing costs and raising concerns about the system's operational effectiveness.