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Stimulus Check Update: Andrew Yang Says Democrats Should Back Trump Plan

Stimulus Check Update: Andrew Yang Says Democrats Should Back Trump Plan

Summary

Andrew Yang, a former candidate for Democratic Party nominations, supports President Donald Trump's plan to send money directly to Americans. Yang believes Democrats should agree with the proposal, as it aims to benefit the working class by increasing their spending power.

Key Facts

  • Andrew Yang supports President Trump's plan to give money directly to Americans.
  • Yang believes this plan will help the working class and boost the economy.
  • President Trump suggests using money from tariffs for the payments.
  • Trump proposes this as an alternative to Democrat-backed health care subsidies.
  • A White House plan will allow consumers to buy prescription drugs directly starting in 2026.
  • Yang left the Democratic Party in 2021 to become an independent.
  • Yang has previously supported universal basic income (UBI).
  • Trump posted about paying down national debt using tariff money on Truth Social.

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