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Trump Grants $1,776 Bonus to 1.5 Million Troops

12/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a Christmas address that nearly 1.5 million military service members will receive a one-time bonus of $1,776, termed a "warrior dividend."
He attributed the funding to tariffs and a recent GOP tax bill.
He emphasized the military's importance by saying, "Nobody deserves it more than our military."
He claimed record military enlistment under his leadership, contrasting it with low recruitment numbers during Joe Biden's presidency.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a Christmas address that nearly 1.5 million military service members will receive a one-time bonus of $1,776, termed a "warrior dividend."
He attributed the funding to tariffs and a recent GOP tax bill.
He emphasized the military's importance by saying, "Nobody deserves it more than our military."
He claimed record military enlistment under his leadership, contrasting it with low recruitment numbers during Joe Biden's presidency.