Did Donald Trump approve $1,200 monthly payments for stay-at-home moms? Here's the truth
A viral TikTok trend has claimed that President Donald Trump approved $1,200 monthly payments for stay-at-home moms. This has created a huge response on social media, and people are asking whether it is true or not.
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Claims circulating across social media platforms suggesting that former U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a $1,200 monthly benefit for stay-at-home mothers are false, according to verified government sources and fact-checking agencies. The misinformation, largely amplified via TikTok and short-form video platforms, has gained traction in recent days, prompting official clarification.The rumor appears to have originated from a series of widely shared TikTok videos that allege that a policy under Donald Trump is either in effect or soon to be enacted, providing direct monthly payments to stay-at-home moms for $1,200.Many of these videos contain captions and hashtags designed to evoke urgency and support, such as "Apply now!" and "Mothers deserve this support," further misleading audiences, as mentioned in a report by USA Today.Several clips even featured screenshots of government websites and forms, falsely implying that the payments are part of a federal assistance program signed off by the former president. In reality, no such policy has been introduced or approved under any current federal legislative or executive initiative linked to Trump.As of now, no federal agency, congressional body, or White House directive under Donald Trump's administration or post-presidency activity has endorsed a program offering monthly financial assistance to stay-at-home parents. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Internal Revenue Service, have issued no updates that support these social media claims.Fact-checkers at multiple nonpartisan organizations, including Snopes and PolitiFact, have labeled the claim as entirely unsubstantiated.A spokesperson for the Social Security Administration also confirmed that 'no new programs targeting stay-at-home parents have been implemented or proposed by any sitting or former administration in recent months', as quoted in a report by USA Today.The origin of the $1,200 figure appears to be rooted in public memory of the COVID-19 stimulus payments that were issued during Donald Trump's presidency in 2020. At that time, eligible Americans received a one-time payment of $1,200 under the CARES Act, followed by subsequent stimulus packages.However, those payments were broadly distributed to all qualifying adults and were not specifically tied to parenting status or employment circumstances.Experts warn that misleading social media content often repackages older government initiatives to create the impression of new benefits, especially in politically charged or economically strained climates.Policy analysts and digital misinformation experts are urging citizens to exercise caution when encountering financial claims online, especially those not backed by reputable news outlets or official government releases.'It's important for users to verify claims through trusted sources and not rely solely on viral content,' said Emily Gibbons, a political communication scholar based in Washington. 'Misleading information about government programs can result in confusion, scams, or false hope.'No. There is no such policy approved or proposed by Trump or any federal agency.It appears to have started on TikTok and other short-form video platforms, using misleading captions and fake screenshots.
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