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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

ABC News Money · September 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM

Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending

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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

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