Republican lawmakers are questioning the fiscal basis of President Trump’s proposal to pay $5,000 to each of roughly 270 million American adults if Republicans retain their slim majorities in both chambers of Congress in November. Rep. Mike Lawler of New York said the central issue was how to fund the plan amid roughly $40 trillion in national debt, while Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas previously declined to commit support and said he would review the details. Trump said recipients would be limited to spending the money in the United States, but provided no further specifics. Vice President Vance identified tariff revenue as a possible funding source, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said taxpayer money would not be used and pointed to the yet-to-be-launched Trump Platinum Card program for immigrants as a potential source. Outgoing Rep. Chip Roy also opposed the idea, warning that the payments could create government dependency. Marshall had previously promoted the proposed dividend on X and retains Trump’s endorsement, while also highlighting Kansas jobs, agriculture and cattle interests.