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Trump Promises US$ 5,000 And Puts The Vote On The Line

The promise ties a massive federal payout to Republican control of Congress and raises legal and fiscal questions

Published on September 10, 2026


Trump Promises US$ 5,000 And Puts The Vote On The Line

Donald Trump has turned a legislative election into something resembling a political contract: if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, he promises to give US$ 5,000 to every American adult. Dubbed the “Trump dividend” by the president himself, the plan was announced on Wednesday, September 9, during the Republican convention in Dallas, Texas.

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