Trump says $2,000 rebate checks will come by 'mid

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has given a timeline for his proposed $2,000 rebate checks from tariff revenue.

His comments come after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that they could go out, but the proposal would need congressional approval first. On Monday afternoon, the president doubled down on his plan and gave more details about the checks.

While answering questions in the Oval Office, Trump said Americans can expect the checks around mid-2026.

"We have thousands of dollars for individuals of moderate income, middle income. We are going to pay down debt," he said to reporters. "We have a lot of money from tariffs; if we didn't have tariffs, this country would be in serious trouble."

Just a day prior, Bessent said the checks would be "for working families" and wo