Donald Trump criticized for failing to fulfill $2,000 promise to Americans

The 79-year-old U.S. president, Donald Trump, faced criticism for appearing confused regarding the proposed $2,000 payments to Americans. He had previously promoted the idea of providing tariff rebate payments, suggesting that the U.S. could afford to send every American a $2,000 check based on revenue generated from trade tariffs.

During an interview with The New York Times, Trump was questioned about the promised payments. When reminded of his pledge to issue the rebate checks, he displayed uncertainty in his response, indicating a possible lapse in memory.

Trump expressed belief in the feasibility of the plan, citing substantial tariff revenues as a funding source for the $2,000 payments. However, doubts have emerged about the likelihood of these payments being distributed in the near future.

In a social media post on Truth Social back in November, Trump reiterated his commitment to providing a dividend of at least $2,000 per person, emphasizing the financial success of the country under his leadership.

Following Trump's apparent confusion over the issue, social media users expressed frustration, highlighting discrepancies between his promises and actions, with some accusing him of misleading the public.