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Statements and actions by Jake Shields on this topic.
Public disputes concerning public expenditure, fiscal commitments, payments, budgets, and the use of taxpayer funds.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 10, 2026
1 matching statement. Dates: September 10, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: September 10, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: September 10, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 10, 2026
Role at the time: Mixed martial artist and commentator, on his own X account
Responding to
Trump promised a $5,000 payment to each adult American citizen if Republicans retained both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms.
"Imagine being stupid enough to believe this"
Explicitly disparages believing the promise. The criticism is about credibility, not a stated legal or fiscal analysis.
Reply beneath Benny Johnson’s announcement of the pledge. The rejection concerns believing the promise, not a detailed objection to a particular payment design.
