# Trump's $5000 Checks: Promise or Payoff?

> Trump pledges $5000 checks for Republicans winning midterms, but even supporters doubt delivery.
- Title: Trump's $5000 Checks: Promise or Payoff? · Seattletimes
- Summary: Trump pledges $5000 checks for Republicans winning midterms, but even supporters doubt delivery. Some Trump supporters expect $5000 checks post-midterms if…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/gimmick-or-giveback-even-some-trump-supporters-dont-expect-to-get-5000-checks-after-midterms
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Some Trump supporters expect $5000 checks post-midterms if Republicans win, but many doubt the promise.