"In an economic address to the nation that aired during prime time on Wednesday, Trump said $1,776 in bonus checks would be sent to military members for Christmas - and that tariffs are funding the payments. It is unclear if the checks are legal and can be made without the approval of Congress, which has the constitutional power to enact a budget and appropriate funds."
"The speech comes as Trump works to sell the nation on his economic plans. According to a NPR/PBS News Marist Poll earlier in December, Trump's economic rating hit a low this term, with only 36% saying they approve of how the president is handling the economy. In a recent interview with Politico, Trump said he would give his economy a grade of "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus.""
President Donald Trump announced $1,776 bonus checks for military members to be sent at Christmas, saying tariffs will fund the payments. The legality and authority to make such disbursements without congressional approval are unclear, since Congress controls budgeting and appropriations. The announcement occurred during a prime-time economic address amid low economic approval ratings, with a recent poll showing 36% approval. Trump defended tariffs on a swing-state tour and called Democratic claims that tariffs raise prices a "hoax." He previously proposed a $2,000 tariff dividend and promised bonuses to select TSA employees during the government shutdown.
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