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Trump Promises Economic Boom Amid White House Controversy

US President Donald Trump announces military bonuses and predicts economic growth, while a White House controversy brews over a Vanity Fair article. Latest inflation data is also released.


Trump Promises Economic Boom Amid White House Controversy

US President Donald Trump promised an economic boom next year, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of independence and the FIFA World Cup, international media reported. Trump announced that military members will receive a 'warrior's dividend' of $1,776 before Christmas. However, there are internal problems in the US. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sharply criticized Vanity Fair after the publication of an article in which White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles described Trump as having an 'alcoholic personality' and Vice President JD Vance as a 'conspiracy theorist.' Wiles stated that the article ignored significant context to create an overwhelmingly chaotic and negative narrative. Leavitt defended Wiles, calling her the president's most important and loyal advisor and accusing Vanity Fair of bias. Meanwhile, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-on-year in November, below market expectations.