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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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Susan Collins offers no take on Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ offer to American adults

President Donald Trump said American adults will get $5,000 if the GOP keeps control of both chambers of Congress.

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