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FRAMING Axios and New Republic emphasized Empty Promise, Political Desperation; Daily Signal emphasized Fiscally Unwise, Economists Skeptical.
WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT
- ▸Trump announced the $5,000 dividend pledge at a GOP midterm convention Wednesday night. — Axios, Daily Signal
- ▸The proposal is contingent on Republicans retaining control of both the House and Senate. — Axios, Daily Signal
LEFT / CENTER-LEFT
- ▸Trump has made similar cash-payment suggestions before, none of which ever came to pass. — Axios
- ▸Fulfilling the promise would cost more than $1 trillion. — Axios
- ▸Trump's economy approval rating is more than 25 points underwater, making the check offer one of few remaining levers. — Axios
- ▸Trump told Fox's Laura Ingraham that Democrats are why he can't distribute the money now, blaming "negative growth." — New Republic
- ▸Republicans already control Congress and could advance the checks without Democratic support if they chose to. — New Republic
- ▸Even Fox News hosts balked at the estimated $1.3 trillion price tag. — New Republic
RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT
- ▸Conservative economists say the $5,000 check proposal should not come to fruition. — Daily Signal