President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” checks were on their way to U.S. soldiers ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year.
During his address to the nation, the president said the U.S. has the “most powerful military anywhere in the world and it’s not even close.”
While recent polls have shown that the public’s opinion of how Trump has handled the economy so far in his second term has turned sour, he made a point of touting economic success. He said that his controversial tariff plan has brought in revenue, that his administration has brought inflation down and that some wages are going up.
According to Trump, the U.S. is now “the hottest country in the world.”
Still, Americans are feeling economically stressed this holiday season. Some relief may come in the form of lowered taxes and tax refunds, but those won’t impact wallets until after the New Year.