Trump reiterates $5,000-per-adult pledge if Republicans win midterms

Donald Trump has reaffirmed his pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

• Trump, speaking to reporters in Ireland on Sunday, reiterated his pledge of $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans retain Congress.
• Trump said the US could easily afford the payments and that Democrats could not make a similar pledge without economic collapse.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Trump of attempting to buy votes with taxpayer-funded money.
• Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno said he will prepare a bill to pass the "Trump Dividend" immediately after the November 3 election.