Trump's $2.5B Payment to Troops, Economic Update
Update: 2025-12-18
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Former President Donald Trump announced a $1,776 payment to nearly 1.5 million U.S. service members, totaling over $2.5 billion, funded by tariffs and a July bill. He criticized Democrats, claiming prices are falling, despite inflation hitting 3% in September and consumer confidence dropping to its lowest since April. Trumps economic approval rating has dropped fifteen points since March, with only 36% approving his handling of the economy. He promised improvements for the nations 250th birthday celebrations next year.
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