Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical
Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 'dividend' to all US adults if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal has faced skepticism from political observers and critics due to its massive potential cost and concerns regarding inflation.
Why it matters
The promise highlights the unconventional campaign strategies used in modern US politics and raises significant questions about federal fiscal policy and economic stability.
Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump’s pledge to award a cash ‘dividend’ for midterm wins.
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Dallas, Texas – United States President Donald Trump, a former reality television personality, is no stranger to game-show-style pledges.
But on Wednesday, his remarks at the Republican National Convention in Dallas raised eyebrows as he appeared to hinge a cash prize on the outcome of the November midterm elections.
His speech set the stakes: If Republicans maintain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Trump said he would give all US adults a “$5,000 dividend”.
“If the Republicans win, you win with us,” he told the audience.
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