Trump Announces "Golden Dome": Next-Gen Missile Shield Unveiled

President Trump's "Golden Dome" Announcement: A Next-Generation Missile Defense System Unveiled WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a surprise announcement from the White House Oval Office on May 20th, 2025, President Trump revealed plans for the "Golden Dome," a new missile defense system. The system is touted as utilizing next-generation technologies capable of intercepting ballistic and hypersonic missiles launched from anywhere in the world, including space. The President stated, "This design for the Golden Dome will integrate with our existing defense capabilities and should be fully operational before the end of my term." The announcement included the participation of Canada, with Trump adding, "Canada has called us and they want to be a part of it." The video of the announcement shows Trump sitting at his desk in the Oval Office, with military personnel standing nearby. The announcement is significant given the current geopolitical climate and the ongoing development of advanced missile technologies by various nations.