"Trump said 1.45 million military service members would get the warrior dividend before Christmas. The checks are already on the way, he said. Yet his bonus payments for the troops come as millions of Americans are fretting about the costs of groceries, housing, utilities and their holiday gifts as inflation remains elevated and the labor market has meaningfully weakened in recent months."
"His remarks came at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity. Public polling shows most U.S. adults are frustrated with his handling of the economy as inflation picked up after his tariffs raised prices and hiring slowed. In 2026, Trump and his party face a referendum on their leadership as the nation heads into the midterm elections that will decide control of the House and the Senate."
President Donald Trump announced a $1,776 'warrior dividend' for 1.45 million military service members to arrive before Christmas, saying tariffs are funding the payments. The checks are already en route. Millions of Americans are anxious about higher costs for groceries, housing, utilities and holiday gifts as inflation remains elevated and the labor market has weakened in recent months. Trump sought to blame predecessor Joe Biden, saying he inherited a mess. Public polling shows broad frustration with his handling of the economy after tariffs raised prices and hiring slowed. The payments aim to shore up support ahead of 2026 midterm elections.
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