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Trump $5,000 dividend checks require Congress, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend checks to adult U.S. citizens require congressional approval, contradicting claims by Trump and top officials that they could be issued without Congress. The proposal could cost over $1.3 trillion, and the statement introduces a procedural hurdle, though the path forward remains uncertain.

Axiosabout 14 hours agoUSengCredibility 49%View source

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Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments Contingent on Republican Midterm Victory

Former President Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to every US adult, contingent on Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections. This proposal, estimated to cost over $1.2 trillion, has received support from House Speaker Johnson, who confirmed its requirement for congressional approval. The initiative signals electoral anxiety within the Republican Party and potential fiscal expansion, though its legislative feasibility and legal standing remain uncertain.

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