Key Republicans were blindsided by Trump’s $5,000 dividends and say they won’t happen because of inflation
- Top Republicans were reportedly not given any warning that President Donald Trump would propose sending $5,000 checks to Americans after the midterms, a plan they reportedly have doubts will ever become reality.
- Those out of the loop about the proposal included Senate Majority Leader John Thune, The Washington Sun reported.
- “It’s not going to happen,” a GOP aide told the outlet, warning that a wave of checks could drive inflation.
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- Top Republicans were reportedly not given any warning that President Donald Trump would propose sending $5,000 checks to Americans after the midterms, a plan they reportedly have doubts will ever become reality.
- Those out of the loop about the proposal included Senate Majority Leader John Thune, The Washington Sun reported.
- “It’s not going to happen,” a GOP aide told the outlet, warning that a wave of checks could drive inflation.
Sources: The Independent