Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Provide a let's call it, Trump dividend $5,000 for every adult citizen in our country”
PROJECTIONSaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
Trump announced a conditional promise on September 10, 2026, at the RNC Midterm Convention to provide $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November 2026. No implementation plan or congressional authorization exists.
Sources
- Trump proposes $5,000 ‘dividend’ for every adult US citizen if Republicans win 2026 midterms | Fox Business
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Every time it was said
Sep 10, 2026PROJECTION
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