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President Trump announced a $1,776 Christmas bonus for 1.45 million troops, sparking political debate.
On December 18, 2025, President Trump announced a $1,776 Christmas bonus for over 1.45 million active-duty military personnel, calling it a gesture of appreciation.
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg criticized the move, suggesting it was a bribe to secure troops’ loyalty, sparking backlash from veterans and political figures, including Medal of Honor recipient Sgt.
Dakota Meyer, who defended the bonus as well-deserved.
The White House did not comment, but Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin praised the initiative.
The announcement intensified political debate over military compensation and the timing of the gesture ahead of upcoming elections.
El presidente Trump anunció una bonificación de Navidad de 1.776 dólares para 1.45 millones de soldados, lo que provocó un debate político.