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Trump's $5,000 payment promise voided by Democratic Congress win

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Donald Trump's promise to give every adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans retained control of Congress has been rendered moot by the Democratic Party's victory in both the House and the Senate. This outcome means Trump will not have unified congressional support during his second term, limiting his ability to enact policies and appoint officials without significant opposition. The proposed payments, estimated to cost over $1.2 trillion, would have required legislative approval, which is now unlikely. AI

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Trump's $5,000 payment promise voided by Democratic Congress win

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Trump promised every adult $5,000 if Republicans kept control of Congress. Thanks to Democrats, taxpayers won’t have to pay up and blow up the debt

    Democrats flipped at least six Senate seats and won the House, gaining power over Trump’s nominees and investigations but not his veto.

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