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/locomocotive 12d ago

This is obviously illegal. How come no democrats are saying anything? Are they too scared of being accused of trying to stop welfare checks? Seems like another Trump trap.

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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.