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Trump's $5,000 dividend check faces pushback from House Republicans
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's proposal to give Americans $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms faces significant opposition and skepticism among GOP lawmakers, with concerns over cost, inflation, and the need for congressional approval.
- Some Republicans, like Rep. Ralph Norman, criticize the plan as a "pay-to-play" scheme and question the source of funding amid a $40 trillion national debt.
- House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole and others express doubts about the feasibility of the payout, suggesting funds might be better used for defense or Social Security.
- Supporters like House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris back the idea of a tax rebate but emphasize the need for negotiation and congressional process, potentially via reconciliation.
- The estimated cost of the $5,000 checks could exceed $1 trillion, raising questions about funding sources, with some Republicans proposing using recovered funds from government fraud and waste.
