The Dividend Delusion: Trump's Checks Are Just Another Vote Buying Tactic The White House has been tight lipped about details, but one thing is clear: Donald Trump's promise of $5,000 "dividends" to American adults is just another chapter in the long history of politicians using taxpayer dollars as a bargaining chip for votes.
This latest attempt at buying support ahead of the midterms should come as no surprise, given the president's track record.
Trump's administration has been opaque about the plan's funding source and timeline, fueling suspicions that this is just another hollow promise designed to sway voters.