Trump snapped at a reporter after a question about his $5,000 promise to voters: 'You're the worst'
Donald Trump reacted angrily to a reporter's question about his proposed $5,000 'Trump dividend' for voters, which could cost $1.3 trillion, if Republicans win the midterms. He stated it was a 'reward' for enduring Biden's policies, not an incentive to vote.
Why it matters
This article highlights a controversial political proposal, the potential economic implications of such a plan, and the often contentious relationship between political figures and the press, particularly during election cycles.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the tarmac before boarding Air Force One after attending the Republican Midterm Convention. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A reporter asked Trump why he needed to give voters $5,000 if his economic policies were working. It didn't go well. He blamed Biden, and leaned forward and glared at her when she tried a follow-up question. A reporter asked President Donald Trump why he needed to incentivize voters with a $5,000 check if his economic policies were working, and it seemed to strike a nerve. On Wednesday, Trump told the Republican Party's midterm convention that every US citizen would receive a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November's midterms. The proposal could cost upward of $1.3 trillion if every US citizen received the payment, though Vice President JD Vance later said wealthy people would be excluded.
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