Jake Shields
Role at the time: Mixed martial artist and commentator, on his own X account
Condemned
Response to this claim
If Republicans retain both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, every adult American citizen will receive a $5,000 dividend.
“Imagine being stupid enough to believe this”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Jake Shields rejects the credibility of the $5,000 pledge · Jake ShieldsOriginal X post and reply context
Reply beneath Benny Johnson’s announcement of the pledge. The rejection concerns believing the promise, not a detailed objection to a particular payment design.
Why we used this label
Explicitly disparages believing the promise. The criticism is about credibility, not a stated legal or fiscal analysis.