US EditionTrump addresses thousands of American troops stationed in Qatar
- On May 15, 2025, President Donald Trump gave a speech to U.S. Troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, promising a substantial pay raise for 2026.
- The promise followed White House plans outlining a 3.8% military pay raise in fiscal year 2026 based on federal formulas tied to civilian wages.
- This pay increase would raise take-home earnings by approximately $1,200 for lower-ranking enlisted personnel, about $2,500 annually for higher-ranking enlisted members and entry-level officers, and nearly $4,300 for an O-4 with 12 years of service.
- Trump called the pay raise essential for morale and readiness, adding, “there are pay raises for each and every one of you,” and joked, “you don't have to take it,” which drew applause and laughter.
- Though the White House budget includes the raise, lawmakers must approve it, and some expect the 2026 increase to be the smallest since 2022 amid ongoing Congress frustrations.
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During a rally-style appearance before uniformed U.S. troops in Qatar on Thursday, President Donald Trump—serving as their commander-in-chief—floated the idea of a “fourth” term and falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election he lost. The appearance drew swift criticism for blurring the line between military service and political theater.“As you know, we won three elections, okay?” Trump told the largely silent troops (video below). “And some p…
President Trump Delivers Remarks to USA Troops at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar - The Last Refuge
It is absolutely not accidental that President Trump delivers a speech at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the USA’s largest military base in the middle east, with a backdrop of an MQ-9B Reaper Drone on stage. Hours earlier President Trump signed a deal for Qatar to purchase new MQ-9B drones. The U.S. gave initial […]
'Mad king': Trump teases 'fourth' term to US troops overseas
During a rally-style appearance before uniformed U.S. troops in Qatar on Thursday, President Donald Trump—serving as their Commander-in-Chief—floated the idea of a “fourth” term and falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election he lost. The appearance drew swift criticism for blurring the line between military service and political theater.“As you know, we won three elections, okay?” Trump told the largely silent troops (video below). “And some p…
‘Mad King’: Trump Teases ‘Fourth’ Term to U.S. Troops Overseas
During a rally-style appearance before uniformed U.S. troops in Qatar on Thursday, President Donald Trump—serving as their Commander-in-Chief—floated the idea of a “fourth” term and falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election he lost. The appearance drew swift criticism for blurring the line between military service and political theater. “As you know, we won three elections, okay?” Trump told the largely silent troops (video below). “And some …
Trump: I achieved key military success with no help from ‘a bunch of frickin losers’ in D.C.
President Donald Trump did not miss an opportunity to brag about his accomplishments in comments to U.S. service members at the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday.
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