‘Will sign those checks’: Trump repeats $5,000 promise to US adults if Republicans win 2026 midterms
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his campaign promise to provide $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans win control of both houses of Congress in the 2026 midterms. The proposal lacks a detailed funding plan and faces skepticism regarding its economic feasibility.
Why it matters
The proposal represents a significant populist economic pledge that could influence voter behavior in the upcoming midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump has again promised to give every adult US citizen USD 5,000 if Republicans win control of both the House of Representatives and Senate in the November midterm elections.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Trump repeated the pledge, writing: “If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 Midterm Elections, I’m going to give all Adult Citizens in the United States of America, $5,000.” He added: “I look forward to signing those checks!”Trump had first announced the proposed payment last month at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, calling it a “Trump dividend”.He said at the time that Americans would receive the money if Republicans retained control of Congress.Trump has suggested that tariff revenues and what he describes as strong economic performance would help fund the payments.
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