Rumors of $2,000 stimulus checks in December 2025 have been debunked, with Congress not approving any new payments and the IRS offering no confirmation, despite social media speculation. At the same time, President Donald Trump proposed a $2,000 "tariff dividend," claiming the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs, according to FOX 5 DC.
Experts remain skeptical of the plan’s feasibility. Erica York of the Tax Foundation said, "The numbers just don’t check out," citing concerns over the federal deficit and the limited revenue from tariffs.
Trump’s tariff dividend plan faces concern from Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who said, "Look, we can’t afford it," citing the $1.8 trillion federal deficit forecast for 2025. Trump said payments could come from "anticipated" tariff revenue and would target "individuals of moderate income," excluding high earners. He added, "We're going to be issuing dividends later on. Somewhere prior to, you know, probably in the middle of next year," as mentioned by APP. No formal plan or details have been released. The IRS also warned taxpayers about scams claiming to offer stimulus checks and advised verifying any information through official IRS channels.
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