Cruz on $5K dividend: 'I don't think we should be paying people that are not working'

Senator Ted Cruz has signaled potential support for President Trump’s plan to distribute $5,000 payments to U.S. adults, but only under specific conditions—namely, that the funds be structured as tax refunds and limited to individuals who work and pay taxes. The proposal has sparked discussion among conservatives, with Cruz framing his stance as contingent on ensuring the payments align with fiscal responsibility. His remarks come as the White House pushes for broader economic relief measures amid ongoing political debates. The senator’s position highlights the tension between expanding aid and maintaining conservative principles on spending and taxation.

Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), a prominent conservative voice in the Senate GOP conference, says he’s willing to support President Trump’s proposal to give $5,000 dividend payments to U.S. adults provided that they are structured as tax refunds and go to people who work and pay taxes. Asked about Trump’s proposal, Cruz told Fox News’s Jesse...