09/16/2026
Republicans have long campaigned against socialism—so what should we make of promises for government checks? 🚨
JD Vance has discussed a proposal that could provide up to $9,000 for eligible stay-at-home parents. And President Trump has promised a $5,000 “dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
But questions remain:
Where are the DOGE checks?
Where are the tariff checks? 👀
Before making promises about new checks, where is the money coming from—and who ultimately pays for it?