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Trump proposes $5,000 payments to all US adults if GOP wins midterms

President Trump pledged to issue $5,000 'Trump dividend' checks to every American adult if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November. The proposal, which would cost over $1.2 trillion, drew immediate bipartisan skepticism.

Sep 10, 2026·23 sourcesRepublican PartyCongressUS midterm electionsTrump administration
Trump proposes $5,000 payments to all US adults if GOP wins midterms
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