Trump Defends Proposed $5,000 Dividend as 'Reward,' Says 'Growth' Will Pay for It
Trump framed the payment as a reward for voters, while Republicans and aides called the $1.3 trillion proposal unrealistic.
- At the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump promised every American adult a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November midterms.
- Trump described the payment as a "reward" for voters enduring the Biden administration's policies, with the White House suggesting funding could come from corporate commitments to invest in the private sector.
- One House Republican aide compared the proposal to "chucking Hail Marys," while Outgoing Republican Rep. Thomas Massie wrote that he was "insulted by the notion that my vote this November could be bought for 5k."
- Critics point to the U.S.'s $40 trillion debt, questioning the economic rationale, while Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu joked that if Democrats flip Congress, everyone would receive a "$10,000 dividend" and a pony.
- Penn Wharton's Budget Model estimates tariff revenue at roughly $300 billion, insufficient to cover the proposed checks, while Trump previously promised $2,000 rebate checks in November 2025 that remain unfulfilled.
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