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

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.

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