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.

Trump’s promised $5,000 ‘dividend’ checks: What to know

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.