Trump Diverts Medicare Fund for $90 Senior Checks Before Midterms
President Trump announced a one-time $90 payment to approximately 20 million seniors to offset Medicare Part B premiums, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund. The move, announced via Truth Social and detailed in a White House fact sheet, targets voters ahead of the November midterms. Critics note the fund was created for program operations, not direct payments, and that the amount covers less than half of the standard monthly premium.