Speculation had been swirling for days, but on Sunday morning, President Trump ended the guessing game with an announcement that immediately captured the political spotlight. On Truth Social, he proposed giving every American a $2,000 “tariff dividend,” funded by revenue from tariffs on countries worldwide. The promise was bold, sweeping, and timed to grab maximum attention. Supporters hailed it as a populist masterstroke. Critics labeled it legally questionable, economically shaky, and suspiciously convenient after a difficult week for Republicans.
