With all due respect (despite your sarcastic assumption), you may misunderstand my argument.
I will stipulate our military was neglected via Obama's "remaking" term in office and in need of substantial refurb. Further, Trumps willingness to do so was an important point to most Aericans, especially those of us who voted for him.
Nonetheless, I think he missed a great, low-cost, low-risk opportunity to refuse to feed the beast and realize more of his campaign promises - which is of paramount importance to his base.
Pretty sure our active duty personnel could have pressed on for a few more politically critical months with what they have while Trump made significant political points that would turn more of the public and Congressmen to his views.
Have a nice weekend.
If had vetoed, then what? Do you really think Congress would have come up with anything better?
It was a choice between fixing the military or slightly less spending but leaving the military with the problems Obama saddled it with.