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Will $2,000 Trump promised to almost everyone in America arrive before summer?
Renewed questions are emerging about whether a promised $2,000 payment from President Donald Trump could actually become a reality in 2026.
Last year, the 79-year-old took to Truth Social to tout what he described as massive revenue generated through tariffs, suggesting that some of that money could be returned directly to the public.
“People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS! We are taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT, $37 Trillion. Record Investment in the USA, plants and factories going up all over the place," he wrote.
"A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone," he added.
Are we getting a stimulus check in 2026?
Trump has vowed to issue dividend checks sometime in 2026, before the midterm elections.
However, there has been no approval from Congress or the IRS for this or any other fourth stimulus check to date, per Philly Burbs.
The government previously issued three stimulus checks as part of COVID-era relief efforts. The third and final payment had an April 15, 2025, deadline to claim, and all opportunities to file or claim those funds have now passed.
Although rumors of a fourth stimulus check continue to circulate on social media and various unverified websites, there has been no official confirmation from Congress or the IRS.
Any claims suggesting otherwise should be approached with caution, as they could amount to misinformation or attempted fraud.
Who will get the $2,000 tariff dividend?
Trump has previously said the proposed dividend checks would go to "individuals of moderate income," though he has not clearly defined who would fall into that category.
According to the Pew Research Center, the 2024 middle class includes households earning between $55,820 and $167,460, based on the national median income.
By comparison, previous federal stimulus programs provided full payments to individuals earning up to $75,000 and couples earning up to $150,000, offering a possible benchmark for how eligibility could be structured.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered further insight during a November appearance on Fox & Friends, saying: "The president's talking about a $2,000 rebate, and that would be for families making less than, say, $100,000."
Bessent noted that the income threshold was still under discussion.
Although Trump has repeatedly said the payments would be distributed in 2026 before the midterms, the proposal remains tied to legal developments.
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether to strike down all or part of the tariffs and clarify how importers would receive tariff refunds.
That decision could play a significant role in determining whether any dividend payments move forward.
For now, there is no confirmed timeline for when, or if, Americans might receive a $2,000 payment.