Trump’s Claim of an “Exact Date” for $2,000 Checks
1. The Announcement Trump captured national attention by promising Americans “$2,000 in direct payments” by a specific date. The idea felt urgent and hopeful during a time of “high prices, rising rents, and holiday pressures.” 2. The Doubts The plan relied on tariff revenue, which the article notes is “unpredictable and dependent on global markets.”…