Susan Collins calls Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal with no cap 'extraordinarily costly'

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) questioned President Donald Trump’s idea of giving out $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections, calling the plan “extraordinarily costly.”

Susan Collins calls Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal with no cap 'extraordinarily costly'

TL;DR

  • Sen. Susan Collins voiced concerns about President Donald Trump's proposal for $5,000 dividend checks.
  • Collins described the plan as potentially "extraordinarily costly."
  • The proposal, if Republicans keep control of Congress after the 2026 midterms, reportedly lacks an income cap.