On 13–14 September 2026, House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that President Trump's proposed $5,000 'Trump Dividend' payment plan, announced at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, would need Congress to approve and fund. The statement clarified legislative constraints on Trump's campaign promise.
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Trump made the unusual pitch at the party's midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising a "Trump Dividend" if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval apnews.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval AP News