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Trump promises $5,000 payout to U.S. adults if Republicans win election
During the RNC midterm convention, President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans win the House and the United States Senate.
Citing 'tremendous strength and success economically,' Trump said he would issue what he calls the 'Trump Dividend,' comparing the payment to a company's cash distribution to shareholders.
To ensure domestic spending, Trump mandated that the dividend must be spent within the United States, explicitly excluding Canada, China, and Germany.
Sam Stein, managing editor at The Bulwark, characterized the proposal as a "bribe," claiming Trump is "openly bribing people to vote for Republicans."
Uncertainty remains regarding how the government would monitor the spending of the dividends to enforce the proposed geographic restrictions.