Treasury secretary backs Trump's $5,000 checks amid bribery accusations

The Independent · first seen 16.09.2026

The treasury secretary has backed Trump's promise of $5,000 checks for Americans, declining to specify how the plan will be funded amid accusations of political bribery.

Treasury secretary backs Trump's $5,000 checks proposal
Secretary refuses to say how the country will pay for it
Trump faces bribery accusations over the midterm election promise

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The Independent — Treasury secretary backs Trump’s $5,000 checks but refuses to say how the country will pay for it

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