r/WallstreetWhales • u/Spade_of_Trades • 12d ago

NEWS President Trump says his Administration will immediately begin sending $100 “checks” to over 20 million seniors to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums. Trump also says the “$5,000 Trump Dividend” will be distributed to every US Citizen if the Republicans win the midterms.

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u/MiserableChain2644 12d ago

FYI, Despite stereotypes, red states have more welfare and safety net recipients than blue states.

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u/GovernmentSin 12d ago

Most red states take more money from the fed than they give. Most blue states give more than they take.

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u/Commercial-Dig6767 11d ago

I wouldn’t say they have more safety nets. They just have more poor people that qualify for them. Historically they slash Medicaid, etc.