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

Published September 10, 2026 2:16pm ET



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. 

Here’s what to know. 

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