Donald Trump has proposed a £130 billion missile defense system called the ‘Golden Dome,’ aiming to protect the U.S. from threats like Russia and China by launching weapons into space. The design has drawn comparisons to pop culture references such as The Simpsons’ protective dome, Stephen King’s ‘Under the Dome,’ and elements of the Star Wars franchise, with critics noting its cartoonish appearance. Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, Trump claims the system will be the most advanced ever built, capable of intercepting missiles globally and from space.
