Here's all the free money Trump's talked about giving Americans during his second term - and where it all stands

"Throughout his second term, Trump has pledged to send Americans money in various ways, including tariff rebate checks and bonuses to select government employees. Some of that free money is becoming a reality: Congress created "Trump Accounts" as part of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which will provide tax-free federal grants of $1,000 to children born in the next few years."

"Others remain elusive, or have fallen by the wayside. Remember the DOGE dividend? Trump also sent out checks during his first term, but under much different circumstances. As part of two successive COVID-era stimulus bills, the federal government sent Americans $1,200 in the spring of 2020 and $600 in the winter, shortly before the president left office. Trump's signature appeared on those checks, which was a source of controversy during a presidential election year."

Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to deliver direct payments and targeted bonuses to Americans during a hypothetical second term. Proposals included tariff rebate checks, bonuses for select government employees, and a planned "Trump Accounts" program offering tax-free $1,000 federal grants for children born in upcoming years. Some measures became law through the "Big Beautiful Bill," while others remained unfulfilled or abandoned, including speculative ideas like a DOGE dividend. Previously, federal stimulus checks of $1,200 and $600 were issued during the COVID era, and those payments carried the president's signature, generating controversy during an election year.

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