Trump Promises $5,000 Payment to Every U.S. Adult if GOP Holds Congress
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 'Trump Dividend' to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate, announcing the proposal at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas.
- Trump previously championed similar payouts, including 'DOGE dividends' and tariff-rebate checks, though none materialized into government programs; this latest proposal lacks specific funding, eligibility, or implementation details and would require congressional approval.
- Economists estimate the pledge would cost over $1 trillion, dwarfing available tariff revenue of roughly $154.5 billion over fiscal 2026's first ten months, while analysts warn borrowing to finance payments would deepen the $40 trillion national debt.
- Vice President JD Vance later sought to narrow the plan, suggesting wealthy Americans would not qualify, while critics labeled the pledge a 'bizarre' electoral inducement that potentially violates federal voting laws prohibiting payments to influence votes.
- The convention aims to energize the Republican base before the November 3 midterm elections, though the party faces headwinds from persistent inflation and the unpopular war in Iran, with polling suggesting Democrats may seize congressional control.
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Trump Plays Americans for Fools by Trying to Bribe Them for Votes
Donald Trump and the Republican Party know they’re in trouble. The president’s approval is underwater amid an intractable war against Iran and the resulting affordability crisis. The GOP has all but entirely sold itself out to MAGA, which means its prospects for midterm success are not looking good. In a move reeking of desperation, the party put together a high-profile, first-of-its-kind convention, held this week in Dallas, but many of the Re…
According to Professor Teivo Teivainen, the promise is more akin to social policy promises than outright vote buying.
At midterm convention, Trump pledges cash to voters if Republicans hold Congress • Oklahoma Voice
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump headlined the first night of the first Republican midterm convention Wednesday, seeking to rally his base ahead of the November elections and dangling a “Trump dividend” to voters if his party retains control of both congressional chambers. While the Republican National Committee’s two-day event — dubbed a “Trump-a-palooza” by party […]
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