Trump is already trying to back out of giving the $2,000 stimulus checks.
“When did I say that?” pic.twitter.com/QIH563WVLl
— The Green Dragon Tavern (@greendragonhq) January 12, 2026
Factcheck:
Trump did promise $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenues in 2025 statements, per sources like PBS and CNBC. In the video, he initially asks “When did I do that?” but then affirms tariff money will enable $2,000 payments toward year’s end. No confirmed reports of him backing out as of Jan 12, 2026.
Q: "Trump has talked about sending $2,000 checks to U.S. citizens. Earlier this the year he also talked about sending a DOGE dividend. That didn't materialize. Should U.S. citizens expect $2,000?"
Leavitt: "The White House is committed to making that happen, yes." pic.twitter.com/i0tmj6cJoJ
— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) November 12, 2025