Trump Announces $1,776 Military Bonus Amid Economic Concerns & Rising Inflation

• Donald Trump announced a $1,776 Christmas bonus for 1.45 million US troops, claiming tariffs fund the payments.
• The announcement comes as Americans face high inflation and a weakening labor market, with concerns over daily costs.
• Trump blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden, for economic woes, stating he is "fixing" the inherited "mess."
• Public polling shows frustration with Trump's economic handling; inflation reaccelerated after his tariffs.
• Job market softened, with average monthly gains of 17,000 since April and unemployment rising from 4% to 4.6%.

Why It Matters: Trump offers military bonuses and blames Biden for inflation amidst a complex economic reality.