Trump’s $5,000 Check Promise: Real or Election Talk?

Analysts are questioning whether U.S. President Donald Trump can truly send $5,000 to every American adult. The promise, made during an election year, raises three major questions: Is it workable? Is it legal? Can the country afford it? Experts say such a payment would cost trillions of dollars. That amount would sharply increase the national debt. It is also unclear whether the president has the legal power to approve direct payments to all adults without Congress. For now, the idea remains a campaign promise — not a confirmed policy.