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Trump keeps changing who gets his $5,000 dividend-only 21% of voters believe he'll actually pay it
Fortune • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" check to every U.S. adult or citizen if the GOP wins both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, though the exact eligibility criteria have shifted between "adult citizens" and "all citizens," affecting the projected cost from $1.3 trillion to over $1.7 trillion.
- Voter skepticism is high, with only 21% of registered voters believing Trump would actually issue the payment, including less than half of Republicans; 61% of likely voters doubt he will deliver on this promise.
- The proposal faces opposition, with 45% of voters opposing the payments and 43% supporting them, reflecting doubts fueled by Trump's past unfulfilled promises of direct payments, such as the failed 2025 "DOGE dividend" plan linked to government savings that never materialized.
- Trump's campaign and spokespersons maintain confidence in the plan, emphasizing his record and the country's economic strength, but have not clarified the specifics of eligibility or funding sources amid ongoing changes in messaging.
