Donald Trump’s administration is pulling $500 million from Homeland Security’s massive budget to fortify American skies from drone threats, part of a government-wide anti-drone security strategy to prepare for the 2026 World Cup and other high-profile events.
The move, first reported by Politico, will let state and local governments tap into federal funds to develop anti-drone defenses — including the potential to jam devices or disable them entirely — ahead of dozens of soccer matches across North America.
