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Trump's $5,000 check promise faces supporter skepticism ahead of midterms

Even some supporters of Donald Trump are skeptical about his promise of $5,000 checks, questioning whether such payments would materialize. This proposal, aimed at boosting Republican turnout in the upcoming midterm elections, has been met with doubt from voters who view it as an unrealistic campaign tactic. While some staunch supporters believe Trump will fulfill his promise, others, including former Republican officials, see it as an "over-the-top promise" unlikely to be kept, especially given past unfulfilled economic pledges. AI

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Trump's $5,000 check promise faces supporter skepticism ahead of midterms

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Josh Boak, Becky Bohrer, Bill Barrow, The Associated Press ·

    Even some of Trump’s devoted fans doubt his promised $5,000 checks will ever arrive

    Trump says the payments depend on Republicans winning the midterms, but his previous promises of government checks never materialized.