In a dramatic prime-time address, President Donald Trump unveiled the "Warrior Dividend," a one-time bonus of $1,776 for 1.45 million U.S. military service members, totaling around $2.6 billion.
Announcing the payment as a special Christmas gift, Trump controversially revealed that the funding will come from military housing funds, raising concerns about the ethics of diverting essential resources.
Amid rising inflation and economic dissatisfaction, Trump asserted that he is fixing the problems he inherited from former Democratic administrations, painting a picture of economic recovery.
The announcement drew bipartisan criticism, as many questioned the transparency of the funding source and the implications of using already earmarked housing resources for bonuses.
As part of his speech, Trump launched scathing critiques at previous presidents Biden and Obama, framing them as responsible for ongoing economic struggles in a politically charged narrative.
Adding to the spectacle, Trump introduced a "Presidential Walk of Fame," where he showcased partisan plaques that disparage his predecessors, further deepening the political divide in an already fraught landscape.
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