Here\’s when to expect the payout

Trump’s $2,000 “dividend” plan hinges on a myth: that tariffs are an instant cash source. In truth, they’ve raised only a fraction of the funds needed, much tied up in legal challenges. Even if the courts allow it, Congress would still have to sort out who qualifies, how payments are delivered, and whether higher earners are excluded. For now, what voters see is déjà vu—another bold promise that falters against law, math, and the realities of government.