Over the years, hundreds of people — from contractors to waiters to lawyers — have accused Donald Trump of promising to pay them, then refusing to deliver. I regret to inform you that you and I may be joining their ranks.

Two months ago, President Trump said he was going to send everyone in America a $2,000 check because the country was taking in so much money from his tariffs. You probably remember this, as the average American takes notice when told a considerable chunk of free money is coming their way. But just to confirm this wasn’t some vague aside Trump mentioned mid-“Weave,” here’s the original announcement Trump posted to Truth Social on November........

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