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Lawler deflects on supporting Trump’s $5K dividend pledge: ‘How do you pay for it?’

The Hill·September 13, 2026·1 min read
Lawler deflects on supporting Trump’s $5K dividend pledge: ‘How do you pay for it?’

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday joined Republican lawmakers questioning President Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal, asking on ABC's 'This Week' how to pay for it. He avoided directly supporting the plan, echoing fiscal concerns from colleagues about the cost of sending checks to every American adult.

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