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Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal could add $1.2T to federal deficit, analysts say
Source: foxbusiness.com
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Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen contingent on a Republican victory in the 2026 midterm elections. The proposal could cost more than $1.2 trillion, creating significant fiscal-deficit and funding concerns if enacted. Its election-contingent nature makes the policy outcome uncertain, but the scale could affect Treasury issuance, inflation expectations, and interest rates.
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