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Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge sparks bond market revolt

Donald Trump's recent pledge to issue a $5,000 dividend to every adult American has triggered a significant negative reaction in the bond market. This proposal, intended as a voter bribe, is projected to cost taxpayers approximately $8,000 per person due to the need for issuing new debt at high interest rates. The bond market's revolt, marked by rising yields on 30-year and 10-year bonds, signals a perception of excessive and reckless spending plans by Trump, reminiscent of past economic challenges faced by administrations like Bill Clinton's. AI

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Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge sparks bond market revolt

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian ·

    Trump’s $5,000 pledge and the bond market revolt shows it’s a voter bribe — costing every American $8,000

    Bill Clinton learned about the bond vigilantes within a week. Donald Trump and Scott Bessent keep refusing to do so.