US President Donald Trump dedicated his State of the Nation address Wednesday night to defending his economic policies, immigration control, and foreign policy, which took a backseat in his speech. The only announcement was a special bonus of $1,776 (just over €1,500) for the more than 1,450,000 members of the Armed Forces, alluding to the founding year of the United States.
The president celebrated having “the most powerful military in the world” and announced, “because of the tariffs,” a special “Warrior’s Dividend” payment to the more than 1,450,000 service members, a payment that is already on its way and honors the founding of the United States in 1776.
However, Trump’s speech focused on highlighting what he listed as the main achievements of his administration in the last year. “Tonight, after eleven months, our border is secure. Inflation has stopped. Wages have gone up. Prices have gone down. Our nation is strong. America is respected,” the White House occupant emphasized, predicting an “unprecedented” economic boom for his country.
Furthermore, the Republican magnate asserted that he has “resolved eight wars in ten months, destroyed the Iranian nuclear threat, and ended the war against Iran.” Furthermore, he claimed to have brought “peace” to the Middle East “for the first time in 3,000 years,” highlighting “the liberation of the hostages, both living and dead.”
