Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew FeinbergMonday 14 September 2026 21:36 BSTTrump gives nonsensical answer when quizzed about delay for his $5,000 ‘dividends’President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for opposing his plan to issue $5,000 dividend payments to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.Democrats have labeled the proposed payments as a bribe to influence voters ahead of the November elections.Experts estimate the proposed $5,000 payouts would cost more than $1.2 trillion, adding to an already high fiscal deficit.House Speaker Mike Johnson described the plan as a creative idea but emphasized that congressional action would be required to execute it.Trump claimed he does not need congressional approval to issue the checks, citing previous executive payments made to active-duty service members.In fullRanting Trump blames ‘Dumocrats’ for not choosing $5,000 ‘bribe’ over winning midtermsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in