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Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. But he also promised tariff and ‘DOGE’ dividends last year that never came.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
President Trump made a campaign promise of $5,000 checks to voters if Republicans win in November's midterm elections. Trump made similar promises of tariff dividends and dividends from a "DOGE" initiative in 2025 that were not distributed. Analysts anticipated Republican losses in the midterm elections amid voter concerns about inflation and pricing.
