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- U.S. President Donald Trump announced a $5,000 dividend for adult Americans if Republicans win the 2026 midterms.
- The plan said “all adult citizens” or “all U.S. citizens,” a change that could add $400 billion to cost.
- A September Economist and YouGov poll found 21% of registered voters believe the dividend will be issued.
- Trump estimated the dividend would cost $1 trillion, noting the government has invested $21 trillion in the past 15 months.