00:00I am also proud to announce that more than 1,450,000, think of this, 1,450,000 military service members will receive a special we call warrior dividend.
00:30In a surprise announcement timed with the holiday season, U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled what he's calling a warrior dividend, a direct cash payout for America's armed forces.
00:48Framing it as both a reward and a patriotic tribute, Trump says every eligible U.S. soldier will receive $1,776, a symbolic figure tied to the nation's founding year.
01:03Addressing the nation, Trump said the one-time payment would be delivered before Christmas to more than 1.45 million service members.
01:12He linked the payout to revenue generated through tariffs and what he described as a newly passed big, beautiful bill, saying the funds reflect gratitude for service and sacrifice.
01:25Because of tariffs, along with the just passed one big, beautiful bill, tonight I am also proud to announce that more than 1,450,000, think of this, 1,450,000 military service members will receive a special we call warrior dividend before Christmas.
01:49So warrior dividend, in honor of our nation's founding in 1776, we are sending every soldier $1,776.
02:02Think of that.
02:03And the checks are already on the way.
02:06According to the White House, the warrior dividend will go to active duty personnel up to the rank of 06, as well as reserve members on active orders of 31 days or more, provided they were serving as of November 30, 2025.
02:23Officials say it is a one-time payment, not a recurring benefit.
02:29The announcement comes at a politically sensitive moment.
02:33Public opinion polls show growing frustration over the economy, with inflation rising and hiring slowing.
02:40Critics say Trump's aggressive tariff policies have pushed up consumer prices, even as the president insists those same tariffs are funding benefits like the warrior dividend.
02:52During his address, Trump also promised what he called the most aggressive housing reform plans in American history, though he did not provide details.
03:02He argued that broader economic relief is coming soon, urging Americans to be patient as his policies take effect.
03:10Immigration featured prominently in the speech as well.
03:15Trump highlighted tighter border enforcement and removals of undocumented immigrants he described as criminals.
03:22However, independent reports suggest people without criminal records have also been deported under current policies.
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