Sophie Allen
However, misinformation and confusion have often surrounded these payments, as seen in a recent viral TikTok suggesting the imminent arrival of new stimulus checks.
The Viral TikTok Claim A TikTok video posted on March 7, 2024, claimed that President Biden had announced the distribution of $1,400 stimulus checks starting on March 14.
The video featured a side-by-side comparison, with one side showing someone walking toward a mailbox and the other side showing a clip from a Joe Biden speech.
The speech snippet included Biden's statement, "If you send Jon and the Reverend to Washington, those $2,000 checks will go out the door, restoring hope and decency and honor for so many people who are struggling right now."
The Facts and Debunking However, this claim is false. There are no new stimulus checks being issued on March 14, as suggested by the TikTok video. The confusion arises from misinterpretation and a lack of supporting evidence.
However, misinformation and confusion have often surrounded these payments, as seen in a recent viral TikTok suggesting the imminent arrival of new stimulus checks.
The TikTok video seems to have misled many viewers, with some expressing their belief in the claim and others voicing their frustration over perceived government actions.
It's important to note that the last round of stimulus checks, totaling $1,400, was issued in March 2021, as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act.
Prior to this, two other rounds of stimulus checks were sent out: $1,200 in March 2020 and $600 in December 2020.These checks were part of broader COVID relief measures to support individuals and families during the pandemic.
While some states have separately issued other forms of financial assistance, such as rebates and payments, there have been no nationwide stimulus payments for around three years, apart from the aforementioned rounds.