Trump’s promised $5,000 ‘dividend’ checks: What to know
President Donald Trump’s promise to send out a $5,000 “dividend” check to every adult citizen if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress has raised questions about the budgetary and economic ramifications.

TL;DR
- President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend check to every adult citizen.
- This payout is conditional on Republicans maintaining control of Congress.
- The proposal has raised questions about its budgetary and economic effects.