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Trump's $5000 Checks: Promise or Payoff?
Trump pledges $5000 checks for Republicans winning midterms, but even supporters doubt delivery.
In brief
Trump pledges $5000 checks for Republicans winning midterms, but even supporters doubt delivery. Some Trump supporters expect $5000 checks post-midterms if Republicans win, but many doubt the promise. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Trump's $5000 Promise
President Donald Trump hopes $5000 checks will boost Republican turnout in November's midterm elections.
Supporters' Doubts
Some Trump supporters say the checks are unnecessary or untrustworthy, questioning if Trump will deliver.
Past Promises Unfulfilled
Trump previously promised $2000 dividends from tariffs and refunds from spending cuts, neither of which materialized.
Current Promise Details
The $5000 checks would only occur if Republicans keep majorities in the House and Senate, costing over $1 trillion.
Trust in Trump's Promises
An AP-NORC poll shows roughly half of registered voters say Trump does not keep his promises to Americans.
Republican Voters' View
About half of Republican voters say Trump tries to keep promises but is unable to, while 4 in 10 say he keeps them.
Trump's Economic Claims
Trump claims the payments would help recover from inflation but faces criticism over economic leadership.
Voter Reaction
Some attendees at rallies say they could use $5000 but add that if Trump doesn't deliver, it's not his fault.
The bottom line
Some Trump supporters expect $5000 checks post-midterms if Republicans win, but many doubt the promise.
