Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 checks to Americans but there are no guarantees
Johnson said Congress must approve Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend checks, even as Trump’s team says the plan could cost more than $1.3 trillion.
- On Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 dividend checks to American adults would require congressional approval.
- Trump promised the $5,000 'Trump dividend' to American adults at a Dallas convention last week, contingent on Republicans maintaining their House and Senate majorities during the upcoming midterm elections.
- During an NBC 'Meet the Press' interview, Johnson told host Kristen Welker that Congress would 'work through' the proposal, though he noted implementation takes time given Republicans' slim legislative majorities.
- Trump previously claimed he could bypass Congress, telling CBS News 'we think not' regarding approval needs, while critics characterized the promise as a voter bribe that could drive inflation.
- Addressing economic pressures, Johnson acknowledged that national gas prices, currently $4.31 per gallon, must decrease, while labeling the ongoing war in Iran a 'difficult, complex situation' for the administration.
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The Speaker of the House of Representative noted that reaching an agreement "takes some time" and recalled that Republicans have narrow majorities in Congress.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that President Trump's proposed payments of $5,000 were They will be financed by customs duties, despite the fact that revenue from customs duties is significantly..
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that President Trump's proposed payments of $5,000 were They will be financed by customs duties, despite the fact that revenue from customs duties is significantly lower than expected costs.
The Speaker of the Lower House is committed to working on Trump's proposal to hand over $5,000 to adults if his party succeeds.Johnson admits that the plan, which would cost more than 1.2 billion, requires legislative approval and nuances his support in an interview.
Johnson Says Trump Needs Approval for $5,000 Checks
"President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said on Sunday," Axios reports."Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costin
Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 checks to Americans but there are no guarantees
House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Congress would “work through” President Donald Trump’s promise to give $5,000 to American adults if Republicans keep the House and Senate after the midterm elections.
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