President Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" — which some dismissed as a stunt or bribe — seeming to suggest it as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration. ↧ Trump defends proposed $5,000 dividend as 'reward,' says 'growth' w... President Donald Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration.