Politics
Trump pledges $5,000 'dividend' to every US adult if Republicans win midterms
September 11, 2026 at 02:56 AM
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9 reports · 3 in Arabic, 6 in English · over 12 hours
President Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 payment to every US adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections, a promise facing legal and fiscal questions.
- Trump announced on September 9 at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas that every US adult would receive a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans keep majorities in the House and Senate.
- Senator Bernie Moreno pledged to introduce legislation to codify the promise, which critics say would cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval.
- Vice President JD Vance said Trump was referring to "a dividend for American workers" funded by tariff policy.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the plan as an attempt to buy votes with $5,000 in taxpayer-funded money.








