Trump's $5,000 Dividend: A Financial Fantasy As President Donald Trump promises a $5,000 "dividend" to all U. S. adults, the math behind this proposal and the motivations of those touting it are worth examining.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims the administration can earn the money for these checks without relying on taxpayer dollars, but his explanation reveals a web of fiscal sleight of hand.
Lutnick's assertion that the administration will "earn" the $5,000 dividend through investments and revenue streams is optimistic at best.