Trump announced his intention to pay the American soldiers a Christmas payment.

The US authorities intend to pay 1.45 million American soldiers for $1,776. This was announced on December 17 by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in an address to the nation, broadcast on the White House YouTube channel.

"Tonight, I am also pleased to announce that <...> more than 1.45 million military personnel before Christmas (until December 25. — Ed.) will receive special, as we say, dividends for the warriors," he said.

According to Trump, bank checks in the amount of $1,776 have already been sent. The American leader drew attention to the economic achievements of the current Washington administration.

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On December 11, Reuters reported that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on the country's defense budget, providing for $901 billion in military spending per year. Thus, the total budget amount of $8 billion will exceed Trump's request, which he made earlier in 2025.

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