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Trump Promises $5,000 Midterm Cheque Payout but High Deficit Odds Mean You Likely Won't Get It at All

International Business Times UK — September 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM UTC

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Trump Promises $5,000 Midterm Cheque Payout but High Deficit Odds Mean You Likely Won't Get It at All

Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans keep Congress, but a $1.2 trillion price tag, a record deficit and past broken promises make payout unlikely.