US President Donald Trump has just announced that eligible US military service members would receive a 'warrior dividend,' a one-off payment of £1,315 (approximately $1,776). The amount was chosen to mirror the year 1776, marking the founding of the United States.
The announcement came during a national address focused on affordability and as part of the close of the first year of Trump's second term. Trump said during the speech, 'Because of tariffs, along with the just passed One Big Beautiful Bill, tonight I am also proud to announce that more than 1,450,000 military service members will receive a special, we call 'warrior dividend' before Christmas.'
