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Trump Wants To Send Americans $5,000 If Republicans Win The Midterms. Questions About The Deficit Arise.
What happened
President Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win the midterms, with the cost estimated at over $1.2 trillion. The payment is described as a "Trump dividend" and would require congressional approval. The proposal would need to be funded, with the president suggesting tariff revenue as a possible source. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are 245.3 million U.S. citizens aged 18 and older.
Why it matters
The proposal raises questions about the federal deficit, with the estimated cost equivalent to roughly one-sixth of projected federal spending for the current fiscal year. The Congressional Budget Office projected a federal deficit of about $2.1 trillion. The proposal's feasibility and funding mechanism are uncertain.
Key facts
- The payment would be $5,000 per adult U.S. citizen.
- The estimated cost is over $1.2 trillion.
- The proposal would require congressional approval.
- Tariff revenue is being considered as a possible funding source.
- The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 245.3 million U.S. citizens are aged 18 and older.
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