Mike Johnson Downplays Idea That Trump’s $5,000 Checks Are To ‘Buy Votes’

What Mike Johnson and Trump had to say about $5,000 payments this weekend

The president doubled down on his idea to pay Americans if the GOP keeps control of Congress in November. But the House speaker was more circumspect.

Republicans are squirming over Trump’s $5,000 check quid pro quo

President Donald Trump’s pledge to send every US adult $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterms has his allies performing rhetorical gymnastics in recent days.

House Speaker’s failure to commit to Trump’s $5k ‘bribe’ for midterm votes shows president’s latest Hail Mary is falling flat

Mike Johnson was on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday to discuss the proposal

Mike Johnson Downplays Idea That Trump’s $5,000 Checks Are To ‘Buy Votes’

Johnson said that Trump’s pledge to send the money if Republicans retain power in the midterm elections was part of the president’s “brainstorming.”

Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Draws Criticism Over Election Link

President Donald Trump's proposal to give $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress has drawn criticism from political commentators and questions about whether linking the payment to an election result could constitute vote buying.