Senator Roger Marshall, who initially backed President Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend payments, appeared to waver on his support during a recent debate. When pressed about the plan’s $1.2 trillion price tag amid rising national debt concerns, he hesitated, suggesting a potential shift in stance. The exchange highlighted growing skepticism over the economic feasibility of the proposal. Critics argue the cost could worsen fiscal challenges at a time when debt levels are already climbing.


Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) appeared to shift his opinion on President Trump’s $5,000 dividends announced earlier this week. In a debate at the Kansas State Fair against Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton, a moderator asked both candidates if they supported the dividends, citing the proposal’s $1.2 trillion cost amid the growing national debt. “I’m going to...