Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Military NYT | Top Stories By: John Ismay and Ali Watkins 19 December 2025 at 09:03 President Trump promised active duty troops a $1,776 check, citing increased revenue raised by tariffs, but the funding is coming from money for the military included in this year’s domestic spending law. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesU.S. service members at Fort Bragg, N.C., in June.