US EditionWhat to Know About Trump's Promised 'Warrior Dividends' to the Military
Nearly 1.5 million U.S. military members will receive $1,776 funded by tariff revenue as holiday financial relief amid economic challenges, Trump said.
- On Dec. 17, President Donald Trump announced a one-time $1,776 'warrior dividend' for nearly 1.5 million U.S. military servicemembers, saying the checks are already on the way.
- Trump tied the funding to tariff revenue, saying tariffs generated more money than expected, and blamed Democrats for economic challenges while pitching the bonus as relief amid consumer price concerns.
- In a prime-time White House address, Trump said `Military service members will receive a special we call 'warrior dividend' before Christmas, a warrior dividend in honor of our nation's founding in 1776` from the Diplomatic Reception Room.
- The payment could ease short-term household strain as the announcement includes a 4% pay raise in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, plus $2.9 billion for barracks and family housing and $100 million Department of Defense Impact Aid.
- The move arrives as approval ratings lag, with Trump facing a 36 percent economic approval rating in an NPR/PBS/Marist poll and strong veteran support per Pew Research Center, crucial for the 2026 midterm elections.
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‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ provided funds for $1,776 dividend checks for military
President Donald Trump holds up the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" Act that was signed into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks President Donald Trump announced during Wednesday’s prime-time address will come from basic housing allowance funds approved by Congress and s…
What to know about Trump's promised 'warrior dividends' to the military
By Kit Maher, CNN - President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will issue checks to members of the armed forces for $1,776—in honor of the year of America's independence—which he called a "warrior dividend." "1,450,000 service members will receive a special dividend, which we call the 'warrior dividend,' before Christmas. A warrior dividend. In honor of the founding of our nation in 1776, we are sending each service member $1,776," Trump…
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