A viral video circulating on Facebook claims that a $1,000 stimulus check card has been approved ahead of Donald Trump’s return to office in January. However, this claim is entirely false, with no Congressional approval for such a stimulus in 2024. The video has been flagged for misinformation by Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
No Stimulus Check Card Approved by Congress
The video features a clip of Trump speaking at an Albuquerque rally on October 31, where he promises deregulation to reduce the cost of goods. It misleadingly pairs his remarks with a fabricated announcement about a no-strings-attached stimulus card for all U.S. residents. Viewers are then directed to click on a suspicious website for more details, a common tactic in online scams.
While the U.S. government has issued stimulus check payments in the past—specifically in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic—no new relief payments have been authorized in 2024. The previous payments, passed under Trump’s first term and later during President Biden’s administration, aimed to provide financial assistance during an unprecedented economic crisis. No such economic relief measures have been debated or approved this year.
Government officials and organizations like the Federal Trade Commission warn against falling for scams promising free money or grants. Scammers often use these fake offers to collect personal information or direct victims to fraudulent websites. Always verify government programs through official domains ending in “.gov” or “.mil.”
Reports like these highlight the importance of verifying claims before sharing them online. If you encounter suspicious offers, report them to the Federal Trade Commission to help combat misinformation and protect others. The claim about a $1,000 stimulus card is unequivocally false, serving as a reminder to approach viral content with caution.
