Need an additional $2,000? Most of us won't turn down extra money. Will you get a new dividend check from the federal government? It's complicated.

On Sunday, Nov. 9, President Donald Trump said Americans will get a $2,000 check from tariff income in a Truth Social post. He said there's no inflation , the stock market is at a record high and 401Ks are thriving.

The most recent report from the Labor Department shows inflation is on the rise .

Stock markets have seen highs in 2025. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set records in June. The S&P 500 has been high in November. The markets were trending upward Monday, following news that the government shutdown could be almost over.

"A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone," the presid

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