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Trump's Dividend Promise Would Cost More Than $1 Trillion

10 SEP 2026 · 07:11 ET·1:25·12.5K VIEWS·2.5× USUAL PACE

Donald Trump has pledged to provide $5,000 annual payments to every adult American if Republicans win the midterm elections. The initiative would require the funds to be spent within the United States, with Trump stating a desire to prevent the money from being spent in countries like Canada or China.

WHY IT MATTERS

This proposal could have significant economic implications, with concerns about its potential cost exceeding $1 trillion and its impact on the national debt and fiscal policy.

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