Washington, United States, Dec 18, 2025 (AFP) - Trump announces $1,776 checks for US military in national address

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President Donald Trump said Friday 1,450,000 United States military servicemembers will soon each receive bonus checks for $1,776, paid for with revenues raised from tariffs. "Think of this: 1,450,000 military servicemembers will receive a special, we call 'Warrior Dividend' before Christmas," Trump said in a televised address, adding that the specific amount was in honor of the year the US was founded. dk/msp/sla ...

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