Trump announces service members will get $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’ for Christmas

President Trump proudly announced that his administration is doling out Independence Day-themed $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks to service members before Christmas.

“Military service members will receive a special … warrior dividend before Christmas,” Trump announced during his address to the nation on Wednesday night. “A warrior dividend in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776, we are sending every soldier $1,776.”

“And the checks are already on the way.”

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