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Trump Promises $5,000 Dividends If Republicans Hold Congress

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult if Republicans retain Congress control.
Trump said the Treasury could fund the checks using money collected from tariffs.
The Treasury began sending $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans overcharged for federal marketplace health insurance.
The poll found 86% think Congress cannot guess monthly spending.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult if Republicans retain Congress control.
Trump said the Treasury could fund the checks using money collected from tariffs.
The Treasury began sending $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans overcharged for federal marketplace health insurance.
The poll found 86% think Congress cannot guess monthly spending.