Trump says he will not permit dividends and stock buybacks for defense companies
CNBC·2026-01-07 19:30
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a House Republican retreat at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. House Republicans will discuss their 2026 legislative agenda at the meeting.President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he "will not permit" defense companies to issue dividends or stock buybacks until those firms speed up their production of military equipment and address his other complaints about the industry.Trump, in a lengthy Truth Social post, also ...