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Every Dividend Check Donald Trump Promised, Then What Happened Next

The president said that $5,000 checks will go out if Republicans secure the House and Senate in November's midterm elections.

President Donald Trump's promise of a "Trump Dividend" to reward voters with $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections has drawn skepticism from economists and lawmakers. The plan would cost over $1 trillion, making it unfeasible for the government to finance through borrowing or raising taxes. The White House maintains that the president will deliver on his promise, "with the continued support of the American people."

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