Trump says he'll send everyone $5,000. The math behind it doesn't match his own numbers
President Trump is leaning into his vow to pay a $5,000 "dividend" to every U.S. adult citizen if Republicans win the midterms, saying he will pay the mammoth tab by tapping into surging investment in U.S. manufacturing.
TL;DR
- President Trump intends to pay a $5,000 dividend to every U.S. adult citizen.
- This payment is contingent on Republicans winning the midterm elections.
- The proposed funding source is surging investment in U.S. manufacturing.