US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech
During a convention speech, Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every US citizen if Republicans win the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal has been met with skepticism due to its massive $1 trillion cost and the political context of his low approval ratings.
Why it matters
The proposal highlights the extreme campaign tactics used in a polarized political environment and raises questions about fiscal responsibility.
1:10 Trump: we will pay every US citizen $5,000 if Republicans win midterms – video US midterm elections 2026 US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech President makes offer that would cost US over $1tn and asks voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump pledged to pay every adult citizen in the US $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, during a marathon speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas in which the president assailed Democrats as “radical” and defended his unpopular war in Iran.
The outlandish proposal, which would cost over $1tn, immediately raised ethical concerns. But it laid bare the extent of the Republicans’ concern about their prospects in the pivotal November elections.
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