Democrats Denounce Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Pledge for 240 Million Americans as Midterms Near
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 21
Democrats Denounce Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Pledge for 240 Million Americans as Midterms Near
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 21
Summary
Democratic lawmakers called President Donald Trump’s promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans keep Congress a lie, fantasy and unlawful bribe aimed at voters before November’s midterms.
240 million Americans would be eligible under the proposal, putting the cost near $1.2 trillion; Trump said the U.S. could “easily” afford it, while JD Vance pointed to tariff revenue and possible income limits.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said congressional approval would be required, and Democrats noted some Republicans have already questioned or opposed whether the plan could pass.
Democrats argued Trump should focus instead on healthcare and food assistance, with Sen. Raphael Warnock saying Americans would need the money only because of Trump’s own policies.