The Check Got Bigger. The Delivery Record Did Not.

A politician holds up a $5,000 check while last year's identical promise still sits in the void pile.

Unsigned MSI house political cartoon: The Check Got Bigger. The Delivery Record Did Not.

Source article: Trump ties $5,000 adult dividend pledge to Republican control of Congress.

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Published
Pen name
Editorial Board
Topic tags
politics, economy, election, government policy
Primary entities
Trump, Republicans, House of Representatives, United States Senate, The Wall Street Journal
Themes
Midterm elections, Direct payments, Tariff revenue, Inflation
Floor values engaged
human_life_and_dignity, Truthfulness, Accountability of power