Trump plan to send $5K to every adult projected to cost $1.2T and 'explode' the deficit

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 643

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — A proposal by President Donald Trump to give $5,000 to each American adult if Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in November would “explode” the national deficit and worsen inflation, according to an analysis issued Thursday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

The committee, whose board includes economists, bankers and former elected and administration officials from both political parties, estimates Trump’s plan would cost roughly $1.2 trillion.

“This proposal …

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