Is Trump sending out $2,000 stimulus checks? See he said, what we know

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Former President Donald Trump proposed sending Americans $2,000 dividend checks funded by tariffs.

The White House has stated it is exploring legal options, but any stimulus payment requires congressional approval.

Now that the longest government shutdown in history has ended, many are looking to President Donald Trump to see if the promise of dividend checks will actually become a reality.

He sparked new conversations about stimulus checks earlier this month when he posted on social media that a dividend from tariffs would be sent to some Americans.

"People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS! We are now the Richest, Most Respected Country In the World, With Almost No Inflation, and A Record Stock Market Price. 401k’s are Highest EVER. We are taking in Tr