Donald Trump isn’t slowing down. Nearly a year into his second term, the president is louder, bolder, and more determined to push his agenda in ways he never fully attempted during his first four years. And while his second-term approach has sparked plenty of debate — from his controversial attempts at brokering a Russia-Ukraine peace deal to his tense exchanges with reporters — he continues rolling out promises that grab the country’s attention.
His latest? A plan to send out $2,000 “dividend” checks to most Americans, funded entirely by money the U.S. collects from tariffs.
“Thousands of Dollars” in Dividends, Trump Says
During a December 2 Cabinet meeting, Trump claimed that the U.S. has taken in “trillions” from tariffs and that a portion of that revenue would soon be distributed back to citizens. According to FOX News, he suggested that these refunds could arrive as early as 2026.
“We’ve taken in hundreds of billions of dollars in tariff money,” Trump said. “We’re going to be issuing dividends later on… thousands of dollars for individuals of moderate income, middle income.”
He also hinted that tariff revenue could be used to lower or potentially eliminate income taxes, saying:
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