Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The BBC examines the feasibility and legality of a $5,000 election pledge made by Donald Trump. Critics have questioned the source of the $1.3 trillion funding required and the overall viability of the proposal.
Why it matters
Evaluating the financial and legal feasibility of campaign promises is essential for voter transparency during election cycles.
The US president offered no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
Democrats labelled it an "empty promise" and others have questioned whether such a pledge is even legal
BBC North America editor Sarah Smith looks into whether Trump's promise - which would cost the US government some $1.3 trillion - stands up.
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