Speaker Johnson says Congress would work to deliver $5,000 checks Trump promised to Americans

House Speaker Mike Johnson told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Congress would “work through” President Donald Trump’s promise to give $5,000 to American adults if Republicans keep the House and Senate after the midterm elections.

“I commit that Congress will work through it and find consensus on that, like I have to do everything else,” Johnson said, when asked whether he would commit to carrying out Trump’s promise.

Johnson said “it takes some time,” pointing to Republicans’ slim majorities.

“I never go out and give big commitments on the front end because I’ve got to work through it, and that’s what we do every single day,” he said.

Asked whether he was willing to double down on Trump’s promise to voters, Johnson said: “I’ll work with the president hand in hand, as I do all the time, and we’ll deliver for the American people.”

“That’s the promise,” he added.

At Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, Trump spoke on both nights, making a promise to the American people on Wednesday to issue $5,000 checks called the “Trump dividend” if Republicans do well in the midterms. The move sparked concerns from from Democrats, some Republicans and economic experts. Critics have characterized…

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