The president’s response probably won’t ease the concerns of skeptics who remember his other promised payouts that never happened.

LAURA INGRAHAM: Why not just give the money? If you have it, why not just give it now?TRUMP: Because the Democrats can't do it. Because with them it's negative growth. pic.twitter.com/Z7uhIvhItv

1) He can't give any money because there is none to give unless he takes it from our grandchildren's hands.2) He never intended to give the 5000. 3) If tariffs brought in 21 trillion, we wouldn't have a deficit of 40 trillion, a quarter of which he caused. https://t.co/SvdDrbGdiM

Republicans control literally every branch of government right now. Wtf is he talking about???? 😭 https://t.co/mWqCmZ5SHe

REPUBLICANS CONTROL EVERYTHING. If you believe Trump is going to send you $5,000, I have a DOGE check for you in the mail. https://t.co/XpEDTbdlUf

Why not pay down the national debt, boost social security and keep folks enrolled in the affordable care act? https://t.co/0BCvpHnnHV

Say what you want about Mike Bloomberg, he sent out the $400 checks BEFORE the election https://t.co/AocCp54izM

In other words, the Dems can't bribe people like I can. https://t.co/WceqnzgFdb

Bullshitting voters…… and too many dummies will fall for it. https://t.co/RtBvOYPlS6

I don't think democrats will give it after the midterms either. And at this point it will be a hard sell if republicans retain control of both chambers.Trump is pitching the $5,000 just to blame it on democrats. That's all. Is it effective propaganda? Yeah, it could be. But for… https://t.co/IYLjKuFQMr

That’s not an answer. I hope her MAGA audience is paying g attention. Seems she tried to call his bluff, but he just spewed evasive nonsense. 🤥 https://t.co/xELkghqSEt

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