Your Deadbeat President Is Never Giving You $5,000
The year is 2026, and by now, you know, with clarity, that Donald Trump is a brazen liar with an unusually impressive record of promising free cash—only to rarely ever fulfill those lofty pledges. It is the personality of a deadbeat that long precedes his entry into politics. But in between flashing “meat pics” of […]
In 2026, Donald Trump continues his history of creating extravagant promises that seldom materialize, this time offering to send every adult in the United States a $5,000 check if Republicans secure control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. During the GOP convention in Dallas, Trump unveiled the scheme, which he dubbed the "Trump Dividend," with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joining in to express his support.
The plan, however, is projected to be costly, estimating to exceed $1 trillion, as the nation grapples with an already strained national debt and rising everyday expenses.
Critics, including Fox News, have pointed out that this is not the first time Trump has made such promises, like his earlier pledge of $2,000 checks based on supposed tariff revenue, which has yet to be fulfilled. Some Republicans are now expressing skepticism towards the latest offer, as the president's recent midterm strategy, marked by excessive lying and unrealistic predictions, seems to be falling flat among his supporters.
Despite the backlash, Trump persisted with his demand during the convention, even going so far as to pretend he was running for office once again. The chaos surrounding the approaching elections and Trump's desperation to maintain his public presence is evident in the FCC's recent threats against journalists, such as ABC's Jimmy Kimmel, who announced that his interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in Texas would not air on TV due to FCC interference.
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