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Trump Wants to Give Out $5,000 Checks. It Would Cost More Than $1 Trillion.

The president’s idea to hand every American adult a “dividend” if Republicans keep control of Congress likely would need congressional approval, exacerbate the deficit and lead to a rise in inflation, experts said.

By John YoonSeptember 10, 2026
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The president’s idea to hand every American adult a “dividend” if Republicans keep control of Congress likely would need congressional approval, exacerbate the deficit and lead to a rise in inflation, experts said.

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