Some Americans Reportedly Receiving Funds as Trump Promises Future $2,000 “Dividend“
WASHINGTON D.C. – Amidst ongoing discussion of a potential $2,000 payment to Americans,a top economic advisor to former President Donald Trump claims some individuals have already received funds approximating that amount. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, stated on Fox news’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that checks of around $2,000 have been sent to those with overtime or tip income.
“At a time when we are grateful for everything, don’t forget… we already sent checks for about $2,000 to everyone who has overtime or tip income,” Hassett said.
However,the nature of these payments remains unclear. Hassett did not specify if these existing payouts would impact eligibility for the larger “dividend” promised by Trump, which is tied to tariff revenue.
The former President announced via his Truth Social platform that he intends to distribute a “dividend” from tariffs to “all Americans, except those with high incomes,” though a specific income threshold for exclusion has not been defined. He has stated the payment, if it materializes, would occur “sometime in 2026.”
Currently, no legislation has been formally introduced to authorize the $2,000 payments. The funds Hassett referenced appear to stem from a previously signed bill – dubbed the “Big Stunning Bill” – which exempts tips and overtime pay from taxes, effectively increasing take-home pay for affected workers.
the proclamation of the potential dividend was accompanied by Trump’s assertion on Truth Social that, “People who are against tariffs are fools! We are now the richest and moast respected country in the world, with almost no inflation and a record price in the stock market.”
As of now, it remains unclear who will ultimately qualify for the promised $2,000 payment, and the connection between the existing tax relief and the proposed dividend remains ambiguous.
