Trump Promises $5,000 to Americans If GOP Wins Congress
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections. He made the proposal during the Republican Party’s convention in Dallas, presenting the payment as a reward linked to the party’s economic performance. Trump said the money would need to be spent in the United States, but he did not explain how the payments would be funded or whether Congress would need to approve the plan. The proposal could cost more than $1 trillion, making its financial and legal details a major point of discussion. The announcement comes as Republicans work to maintain their influence in Congress ahead of the November 3 election Trump Promises.