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Trump proposes $5,000 adult checks costing over $1T
By The BriefBrief · Sources (33)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Experts said President Trump’s plan to give every American adult a “dividend” if Republicans keep control of Congress would require congressional approval. They warned it would worsen the deficit and likely push up inflation, with the proposal estimated to cost more than $1 trillion.
WHO: Experts
WHAT: Experts assess that Trump’s proposed $5,000 adult “dividend” would cost over $1 trillion and likely require congressional approval.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The assessment is tied to Trump’s proposal to hand every American adult a “dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress.
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