Is Trump Really Giving Away $2000? Here’s the Truth | The News Explained in English

In this lesson, I explain the viral news about President Trump’s rumored $2000 giveaway and what’s really going on. You’ll also learn useful English vocabulary from the story like pledge, low income, and double down.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. 📺 Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/p-k3kNewOto?si=aSx2qPs9LxQtDvwv1. Doubling Down: To continue doing something strongly, even after problems or criticism. : He doubled down on his diet after seeing how much weight he had gained.2. Pledge: A serious promise to do something. : He pledged to his family that he would stop smoking and live a healthier life.3. Low Income: Earning little money, not enough for many basic needs. : Many low-income families receive help to pay for food and housing.4. Middle Income: Earning a moderate amount of money — not poor, not rich. : Middle-income families often work hard to pay for their homes and children’s education.5. High Income: Earning a lot of money. : Doctors and engineers are often in the high-income group.6. Dividends: Money paid to people who own shares in a company. : Her smart investments paid off, and the dividends helped her retire early.7. Tariff: A tax on goods brought into a country. : The U.S. placed a tariff on steel from other countries.8. Revenue: The total money a government or business earns. : Tourism brings a lot of revenue to the country each year.9. Stimulus Check: Money the government gives to people to help the economy during hard times. : Many Americans used their stimulus checks to buy food and pay rent.10. A Share: A small part of a company that someone can own. : Owning a share means you own a small part of a company.11. Congress: The part of the U.S. government that makes laws. : Congress voted to pass a new education bill.12. Inflation: When prices go up and money buys less than before. : Because of inflation, food and gas are more expensive this year.13. Debt: Money that you owe to someone. : The country has a lot of debt after years of borrowing money.14. Go Crazy: To become very excited, angry, or out of control. : Fans went crazy when the singer walked on stage.15. Deficit: When you spend more money than you have. : The government had a budget deficit after spending too much on the military.16. Surge: A sudden, strong increase.: She felt a surge of fear when the dog barked loudly. : There was a surge in gas prices after the war started.17. Surplus: When there is more of something than needed. : The farm had a surplus of corn after a good harvest.

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