Trump Dividend Plan Faces Pushback
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September 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 11, 7:02pm ET
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What happened
President Donald Trump told the Republican midterm convention in Dallas that if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the Nov. 3 midterms, he would issue a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen. Trump also led attendees in a pledge to “cheat like hell” and warned Republicans to vote or “go to hell.” The proposal drew immediate skepticism from Republicans, including Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantisAmerican politician (born 1978), Ted Cruz
Ted CruzAmerican politician (born 1970) and Rep. Ralph Norman
Ralph NormanAmerican politician (born 1953), over inflation, eligibility and election-linked payments. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Howard LutnickAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1961) said the checks would not use taxpayer money, while White House officials explored funding mechanisms with Congress.
Trump Dividend Checks
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