# Trump's $5,000 checks face skepticism even from supporters

> President Trump promises $5,000 payments after midterms, but voters and even his fans doubt he can deliver.
- Title: Trump's $5,000 checks face skepticism even from supporters
- Summary: President Trump promises $5,000 payments after midterms, but voters and even his fans doubt he can deliver. Trump promises five thousand dollar checks to…
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- Source: Fastcompany — https://fastcompany.com/91626750/trump-still-plans-sending-5000-checks-after-midterms-even-fans-skeptical
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- Topics: donald trump, midterm elections, government payments, campaign promises, 2026 midterms, republican turnout, voter skepticism, economic policy
## Trump's five thousand dollar promise
President Donald Trump is promising five thousand dollar checks to voters if Republicans keep control of Congress in November's midterm elections.
## Even supporters have doubts
Jamie Alvarez, who attended Trump's Alaska rally, said he did not feel votes should be bought and questioned whether the money would arrive.

> I don't feel like your vote should be bought.
## Another rally attendee uncertain
Joseph Eatherton at the same Alaska rally said he was not sure the payments were necessary and expressed doubt Trump could deliver.

> I don't know, and I hate being an armchair quarterback.
## Pattern of unfulfilled promises
Trump previously endorsed two thousand dollar dividends from tariff revenues and large refunds from spending cuts, neither of which materialized.
## True believers still exist
Lucy Martinez, president of a Republican women's club, said she has no doubt she will receive the five thousand dollars and praised Trump's record.

> I think that I will get the $5,000.
## Voters embittered by economy
Many voters blame Trump for failing to tame inflation and keeping America out of overseas conflicts, with the Iran war at a stalemate.
## Republican insider dismisses promise
Amy Frederiksen, former Minnesota Senate majority leader, said the trust is gone and most people see this as an over-the-top promise.

> The trust on this is already gone for most people.
## Other payments also promised
Trump has also pledged ninety dollars to twenty million Medicare enrollees and five hundred dollar rebates for people overcharged for Obamacare plans.
## Stock accounts for children
Trump has automatically enrolled every U.S. child in Trump accounts to invest in stocks as part of his economic agenda.
## Cost exceeds one trillion dollars
Trump acknowledges the five thousand dollar payouts would cost more than one trillion dollars if Republicans keep their majorities.
## White House funding claims
The White House says payments are possible because of Trump's trade deals, foreign investment commitments, government stakes in companies, and oil and mineral deals.
## No economic modeling disclosed
When asked if the administration was modeling the economic impact from the checks, Christopher Phelan, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, declined to answer.
## Polling shows trust deficit
An AP-NORC poll from September found roughly half of registered voters say Trump does not keep his promises to Americans.
## Republicans more optimistic
About half of Republican voters say Trump tries to keep promises but is unable to, while about four in ten say he keeps his promises.
## Campaign ads silent on promise
Campaign spending tracked by AdImpact shows Republicans are not running advertisements about the five thousand dollar promise on television or online.
## Democratic groups mock the offer
Pro-Democratic groups such as Rolling Sea Action Fund are running ads concluding with the voiceover asking if voters really think Trump will send a check.

> Come on, do you really think he's sending you a check? Yeah, right, we won't get fooled again.
## Trump claims past delivery
At a Friday rally in Georgia, Trump noted he previously delivered a one thousand seven hundred seventy six dollar Trump dividend to troops, which came from a congressionally approved housing supplement.
## Some supporters remain convinced
Mike Boatman, a fifty eight year old from Evansville, Indiana, said he could use five thousand dollars and believes Trump has done everything he said he would do.

> I could use $5,000. I mean, he's done everything he's said he's going to do.
## Key takeaway

Trump promises five thousand dollar checks to voters if Republicans keep Congress control, but polling and campaign silence suggest widespread doubt he will deliver.