Trump says he plans to send more checks, this time to service members

[TexasTowelie]

President Donald Trump is promising more checks.

In an economic address to the nation that aired during prime time on Wednesday, Trump said $1,776 in bonus checks would be sent to military members for Christmas — and that tariffs are funding the payments.

It is unclear if the checks are legal and can be made without the approval of Congress, which has the constitutional power to enact a budget and appropriate funds.

The speech comes as Trump works to sell the nation on his economic plans.

Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-makes-national-economic-address-promises-checks-service-military-members-2025-12

[Klarkashton]

1. Some half ass executive order no doubt..

[Srkdqltr]

2. Has he ever really sent checks?

[TheFarseer]

4. I think they sent checks during the pandemic

[Wiz Imp]

3. "It is unclear if the checks are legal and can be made without the approval of Congress"

Not unclear at all - CLEARLY illegal.

[msongs]

5. did he mention how many military are on some form of govt assistance? nt

[bamagal62]

6. Can they get checks

Out in a week to all military?

[Wifes husband]

8. No

[bamagal62]

9. Exactly. So I guess

They’ll all know by Dec 25 what a liar he is.

[PJMcK]

7. It's a bribe

It’s intended to counteract Senator Kelly’s et al. video regarding illegal orders.

So obvious.

[Lifeafter70]

10. You are so correct

Not just a bribe but he wants them to forget how he treated them during the shutdown.