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GOP Leaders React to Trump’s $5K Check Plan

Updated 2026-09-10 22:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

During the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, GOP leaders were caught off guard by President Trump's proposal for $5,000 checks. The plan faced mixed reactions and avoidance from some party members.

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GOP leaders blindsided by Trump’s promise of $5K checks

As Republicans gathered for their midterm convention in Dallas, they wavered from full-on embrace to full-on avoidance of the president’s dividend plan.

2026-09-10 22:33 UTC