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Marshall backtracks on support for $5,000 Trump dividend in Kansas Senate debate

Marshall backtracks on support for $5,000 Trump dividend in Kansas Senate debate

Summary

Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas changed his position on President Donald Trump’s plan to give people $5,000 each as a dividend. During a debate with his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, Marshall was asked about the plan, which would cost $1.2 trillion and add to the national debt.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump announced a $5,000 dividend proposal earlier this week.
  • The proposed plan would spend about $1.2 trillion.
  • Senator Roger Marshall initially supported the idea.
  • During a Kansas Senate debate, Marshall appeared to change his support.
  • The change was discussed while debating Democrat Adam Hamilton.
  • The dividend plan raises concerns about increasing the national debt.
  • The debate took place at the Kansas State Fair.
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