Where would $1.2 trillion for Trump's $5,000 checks come from? Not taxes, Lutnick says Sep 11, 2026 · Jeff Mordock · washingtontimes.com read more » Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration will not use tax dollars to pay the $5,000 dividends President Trump promised U.S. adults if the Republicans win the November midterm elections. Read more »