NYT
Trump Floats $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Checks if Republicans Win the Midterms
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Former President Donald Trump proposed distributing $5,000 checks to every adult American, contingent on Republicans maintaining control of Congress, according to remarks made at a convention speech. Trump did not provide details on funding mechanisms or implementation timelines for the proposal. No legislation has been introduced to authorize such payments.
