Trump's $2000 Stimulus Check: Fact-Check and Timeline Amid Tariff Row

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U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for a $2000 stimulus check has sparked confusion, with some social media claims suggesting the IRS will issue the payments in December 2025. However, the IRS has not made any official announcements, and Congress has not introduced or passed any bill authorizing the tariff-funded dividend. According to Trump's Truth Social post in November, a dividend of at least $2000 per person, excluding high-income individuals, would be paid to everyone. But no distribution timeline was provided. Rumors on social media claim that the IRS is preparing to automatically deposit $2000 into the accounts of millions of people before the end of the year. Experts, including Scott Bessent, emphasize that legislation is necessary to distribute the tariff dividends. Bessent also mentioned that working families are expected to see an increase in their pay due to anticipated tax reductions. However, the precise structure of the process and timeline remains unclear. Independent budget groups have raised concerns about the math behind the dividend checks, citing a significant gap between the collected tariff revenue and the estimated annual cost of $2000 payments. The U.S. collected about $98 billion in tariff revenue, but the analysts estimate the $2000 payment will cost between $350 billion and $450 billion annually. On November 14, Trump reportedly stated that the payments would come 'sometime next year, during the year.' He added that the tariffs allow the U.S. to give a dividend. As the proposal remains unclear, it's essential to separate fact from fiction and await official announcements from the IRS and Congress.