Since 1960, expenditures by the federal government on defense as a proportion of total federal spending has increased.

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According to data from the Office of Management and Budget, defense spending as a percentage of total federal spending has fluctuated over the years, but has generally decreased since the 1960s. In 1960, defense spending made up 52% of total federal spending, whereas in 2019 it was 15%. Therefore, the statement is false.

Since 1960, Expenditures by the Federal Government on Defense as a Proportion