Here's all the free money Trump's talked about giving Americans during his second term — and where it all stands

President Donald Trump has repeatedly proposed giving money to Americans during his second term, including tariff rebate checks and bonuses for certain government employees. One proposal has been enacted: Congress created "Trump Accounts" under the "Big Beautiful Bill," providing $1,000 tax-free federal grants to children born in the next few years. Other ideas, such as the DOGE dividend, remain unrealized or have been abandoned. Trump also distributed checks during his first term.

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