Trump defends proposed $5,000 dividend as 'reward,' says 'growth' will pay for it

President Donald Trump defended his proposal to provide Americans with a $5,000 dividend, dismissing it as a reward for individuals who endured the Biden administration's policies. Responding to ABC News' inquiries about the reason behind the payment, Trump claimed it was not intended to encourage voter turnout. Trump attributed the need for the payment to the hardships faced by Americans during the four years of the Biden administration, highlighting issues such as poor economic conditions, border control, and crime.

He also suggested that the growth of the U.S. economy would cover the cost of the dividend, which he claimed would be funded by investments from companies committing to the private sector. However, many members of Congress have criticized the plan, with some calling it a bribe for votes.