‘Trump dividend’ checks meet mounting GOP resistance
A growing number of Republicans are voicing early opposition or skepticism to President Donald Trump’s pledge to pay adults $5,000 if the GOP maintains control of Congress in the midterm elections.
TL;DR
- Republicans are expressing early opposition and skepticism to President Trump's $5,000 payout pledge.
- The promise was made at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
- The plan could cost over $1 trillion.
- Concerns have been raised by fiscal hawks regarding the national debt and worsening inflation.