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Trump Promises $5,000 Adult Dividend If GOP Wins Congress

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans keep Congress.
The plan would cost about $1.3 trillion, roughly 3.5% of U.S. GDP.
UCLA law professor Rick Hasen said the promise is likely First Amendment-protected.
Economist Eric Zwick warned the dividend would nearly double the deficit and likely be rejected by Congress.

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President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans keep Congress.
The plan would cost about $1.3 trillion, roughly 3.5% of U.S. GDP.
UCLA law professor Rick Hasen said the promise is likely First Amendment-protected.
Economist Eric Zwick warned the dividend would nearly double the deficit and likely be rejected by Congress.