Trump reveals when cheques could go out after promise to give $2,000 to almost everyone in America

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Writing on Truth Social last week, Trump penned: “People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” he wrote. “With Almost No Inflation, and A Record Stock Market Price. 401k’s are Highest EVER. We are taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT, $37 Trillion.

“Record Investment in the USA, plants and factories going up all over the place.”

He added: “A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone.”

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 11: U.S. President Donald walks toward reporters while departing the White House on September 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is scheduled to travel to New York City this evening. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The post in question neglected to elaborate on a potential timeline, nor did it outline exactly who would and wouldn’t be eligible for the dividend.

Perhaps predictably, doubts were cast on Trump’s plan to hand out $2000 to everyone. The Guardian delved a little deeper into the potential problems with such a huge undertaking on the government’s part, with analysts pointing out that there are two major hurdles.

The first is cost. Such a payment could cost between $300 billion and $513 billion, depending on whether children count and which adults are eligible.Continue reading…

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