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Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose
Trump says Republicans can preserve Congress and get adults a $5,000 check, a costly pitch aimed at turning out his base.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump pledged at a Clarksville, Tennessee rally that every U.S. adult would receive $5,000 if Republicans win the Nov. 3 midterms, with an estimated $1.3 trillion price tag.
- Trump is in "grind it out mode" to motivate supporters as polls show 38% approval compared with 59% who disapprove; he emphasized rewarding Tennessee, which he won in three presidential campaigns, to ensure turnout.
- During the speech, Trump cited rising median household income and poverty reduction as key accomplishments while arguing tariffs would cover costs; he provided no details on eligibility, distribution methods, or implementation timeline.
- The event served as a campaign stop for Tennessee Republicans, particularly U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty and gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn, with recent polling showing both leading their Democratic opponents by significant margins.
- Critics like Joy Rice with Clarksville Indivisible questioned the focus on campaign promises over policy, while Trump said, "If we don't win the midterms, they're going to blame me... But I'm working my ass off.
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