Donald Trump says paying $5,000 to every American adult would be “easy” to afford if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. A universal payment could cost roughly $1.35 trillion.
Trump says federal revenues are now high enough to fund the payments.
House Speaker Mike Johnson pointed out that Congress would have to approve the plan and that significant details remain unresolved.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population at around 341.8 million, with 21.1% under 18.
That implies roughly 270 million adults.
At $5,000 each:
Around $1.35 trillion.
Any eligibility restrictions would reduce that figure.
‘EASY’ TO AFFORD?
The United States is already running substantial federal deficits and carrying a large national debt.
Trump is explicitly linking the proposed payment to Republicans retaining congressional control.
Congress would ultimately have to decide whether the revenues Trump is relying upon could support spending on this scale.
Trump says $5,000 for every American adult would be “easy” to afford.
The potential bill says $1.35 trillion.
Sources
Reuters: Trump says $5,000 payouts would be “easy” to afford
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