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Why Donald Trump has promised a $2,000 payment to many Americans

Related: Trump confronted by MAGA viewer 'not happy' over rising costs
  • President Donald Trump proposed a dividend of at least $2,000 for many Americans, linking it to his tariff plan.
  • The announcement followed a lavish Mar-a-Lago dinner party, occurring amidst a government shutdown.
  • Trump asserted that tariffs have made the US the 'Richest, Most Respected Country' with low inflation and a strong stock market.
  • The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of his tariffs, which lower courts have deemed unlawful.
  • He also claimed improved affordability, citing a 25% cheaper Walmart Thanksgiving dinner, a statement disputed by social media users.
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