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Kansas Senator Backtracks on Trump Dividends Support

Updated 2026-09-12 22:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) reversed his stance during a Senate debate at the Kansas State Fair, no longer supporting President Trump’s $5,000 dividends proposal. His shift in position came under scrutiny from both opponents and supporters.

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Marshall backtracks on support for $5,000 Trump dividend in Kansas Senate debate

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) appeared to shift his opinion on President Trump’s $5,000 dividends announced earlier this week. In a debate at the Kansas State Fair against Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton, a moderator asked both candidates if they supported the dividends, citing the proposal’s $1.2

2026-09-12 22:44 UTC