President Trump Pledges 2026 Military Pay Raise

By Eshorjit | Infinitrix News Editorial Desk | 15-05-2025

President Trump speaks to U.S. troops: “You do your duty for us, I will always fulfill my duty to you.”

In a direct address to the nation’s military, President Donald J. Trump confirmed a comprehensive pay raise for all U.S. troops under the proposed 2026 federal budget. His remarks were made in the presence of uniformed personnel and echoed in a post shared by The White House’s verified X account.

PRESIDENT TRUMP TO U.S. TROOPS 🇺🇸

“You're a very special group of people. And that's why in my 2026 budget, includes across the board…pay raises for each and every one of you. So you do your duty for us, and as Commander in Chief, I will always do and fulfill my duty to you.” pic.twitter.com/jogDGLioRG

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 15, 2025

“You're a very special group of people,” said Trump. “That’s why in my 2026 budget, includes across-the-board pay raises for each and every one of you. You do your duty for us, and as Commander in Chief, I will always do and fulfill my duty to you.”

The announcement, paired with a visual message, highlights the administration’s focus on defense commitments, troop morale, and national security budgeting in the lead-up to the 2026 fiscal year.