Trump’s pledge for $5K checks catches officials and allies off guard, sparks GOP blowback

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Published 10 Sept 2026, 22:24 BST1 min read

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President Donald Trump blindsided many of his own administration officials and allies with his vow to pay all American adults $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress, prompting an internal scramble on Thursday to backfill the proposal’s specifics, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.

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