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Byron Donalds opposes Trump plan to send $5,000 to voters if Republicans win Congress
The Florida Congressman broke with Donald Trump’s proposal and aligned with Ron DeSantis’ criticism. He warned about the fiscal cost and possible inflationary effects.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, who has been discussed as a possible next Governor of Florida, pushed back on Donald Trump’s proposal to give every American $5,000 if Republicans take control of Congress.
As reported by Florida Politics, Donalds said he understands what Trump is trying to do, but has concerns about sending additional checks out. Speaking on Fox News, he said the policy would need much more work before it could become reality and warned that short-term deficits would create a serious problem on Capitol Hill.
The outlet added that some estimates put the plan’s fiscal impact at $1.2 trillion.
Trump had said that if Republicans win, citizens would also win and receive $5,000.
Ron DeSantis has also publicly opposed the idea. According to Florida Politics, the Florida Governor argued that if there is surplus revenue, taxes should be cut and money returned to the public, rather than borrowing another $1.5 trillion and injecting it into the economy, which he said would fuel more inflation.
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