“We plan to deliver roughly $2,000 in dividends to middle- and lower-income families,” he said. And the remaining revenue will go toward reducing the national debt.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to making the rebates happen, saying officials are pursuing “every legal option.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Photo Credit: Bitcoin Junkies/X
Bessent has also indicated that the initial rollout may not involve physical checks.
Instead, he suggested the benefits could first appear as tax reductions—such as no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security income, and deductions for auto loans—before transitioning to direct payments.
He also previewed upcoming policy changes, including larger tax refunds anticipated in early 2026 and a $1,000 “birth investment account” for children born in 2026, with applications opening in July.