Summary
President Donald Trump announced that about 1.45 million U.S. military service members will receive a "warrior dividend" of $1,776 each before Christmas, in honor of the country's founding year, 1776. He mentioned that tariffs are helping to fund these payments, though details on the funding process were not provided.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced a payment called the "warrior dividend."
- Each U.S. military service member will receive $1,776.
- Around 1.45 million service members are eligible for this payment.
- The payment is planned to be distributed before Christmas.
- The amount $1,776 represents the year of America’s founding.
- President Trump suggested that tariffs are helping fund these payments.
- Exact details on how the payments are funded have not been explained.
