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What to know about Trump’s proposed $5,000 payouts

Washington Post Politics Thursday 10 September 2026, 13:04 UTC By Aoife Walsh, Victoria Craw 1 min read
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President Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 dividend to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, prompting questions about how the benefit would work, whether it is legal and where the funds would come from. Democracy Dies in Darkness What to know about Trump’s proposed $5,000 payouts The president has pledged direct payments to Americans several times since returning to office.

President Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 dividend to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, prompting questions about how the benefit would work, whether it is legal and where the funds would come from. Democracy Dies in Darkness What to know about Trump’s proposed $5,000 payouts The president has pledged direct payments to Americans several times since returning to office.
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