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Trump $5,000 dividend checks require Congress, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend checks to adult U.S. citizens require congressional approval, contradicting claims by Trump and top officials that they could be issued without Congress. The proposal could cost over $1.3 trillion, and the statement introduces a procedural hurdle, though the path forward remains uncertain.

Axiosabout 14 hours agoUSengCredibility 49%View source

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#fiscal policy #congress #dividend checks #trump #us politics

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Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments Contingent on GOP Midterm Victory; Speaker Johnson Confirms Congressional Approval Required

Former President Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to every US adult, contingent on Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections. House Speaker Johnson has confirmed that such a proposal, estimated to cost over $1.2 trillion, would require congressional approval, introducing a significant legislative hurdle. The proposal signals electoral anxiety and potential fiscal expansion, with its feasibility and impact on voter sentiment remaining uncertain.

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