Lawler deflects on supporting Trump's $5K dividend pledge: 'How do you pay for it?'

Republican lawmakers are raising concerns over the economic feasibility of a proposed plan to distribute a large sum of money to every adult in the country. During a recent interview, one congressman acknowledged the idea’s popularity but declined to immediately endorse it, instead emphasizing support for broader financial relief for working Americans. Critics argue the plan could strain federal budgets and raise questions about long-term sustainability. The debate highlights growing divisions within the party over economic policy priorities amid ongoing discussions on stimulus measures.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday joined multiple Republican lawmakers in questioning the fiscal sense of President Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult. During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Lawler initially avoided the question of whether he supported Trump’s proposed dividend. “I support putting money back in the pockets of hard-working...