President Donald Trump has put a striking proposal on the table: a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for American adults if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress after the November midterm elections.
Now, House Speaker Mike Johnson is making clear that turning the proposal into actual payments will require Congress to act.
Johnson’s comments add an important piece to the developing story. While Trump has repeatedly insisted the payments will happen, the legislative and financial details have not yet been settled.
Trump announced the proposal at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, presenting the payment as a dividend tied to the strength of the American economy. The White House has promoted the idea as a way for Americans to share in the nation’s economic gains.
