Overview
- In a televised address, the president said he had “settled eight wars,” ended the Gaza war, destroyed the Iran nuclear threat and secured hostage releases.
- He cast tariffs as the engine of both economic gains and diplomatic leverage, calling them his “favourite word.”
- He announced a “warrior dividend” of $1,776 to more than 1,450,000 service members to be paid before Christmas.
- He said he will soon nominate a new Federal Reserve chair who favors much lower interest rates.
- India continues to dispute U.S. claims of mediating its ceasefire with Pakistan, as coverage highlights sweeping U.S. tariffs on partners including a reported 50% bracket for India with an added 25% penalty tied to Russian oil purchases, alongside polling that shows weak approval of his economic stewardship.