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Trump promises $5,000 dividend to voters if Republicans win midterms

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Donald Trump has proposed a "Trump Dividend" of $5,000 for every adult American if the Republican Party retains control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. This pledge, which would cost over $1 trillion and potentially worsen the national debt and inflation, has drawn criticism from fiscal policy experts who question its feasibility and legality. While Trump's campaign suggests it's a promise rather than a bribe, some Republicans are already signaling support for the proposal. AI

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Trump promises $5,000 dividend to voters if Republicans win midterms

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press ·

    Trump tries to bribe Americans to vote Republican with promise of $5,000 dividend — only if the GOP wins

    The payments could cost more than $1 trillion and would require congressional approval, while tariff revenue would fall far short.

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