Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms
Summary
President Donald Trump promised to give every adult in the US $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress after the November midterm elections. The plan would cost over a trillion dollars and has sparked strong reactions from politicians and experts concerned about its impact on the national debt and the economy.Key Facts
- President Trump said he will pay $5,000 to all US adults if Republicans win the midterms.
- There are about 240 million adults in the US, making the total cost roughly $1.2 trillion.
- The US national debt recently passed $40 trillion.
- The federal government spent about $7 trillion in fiscal year 2025, borrowing around $2 trillion.
- Experts say the plan would increase the budget deficit and likely raise inflation.
- Democratic leaders criticized the idea as irresponsible and called it a bribe to voters.
- Some Republicans, like Senator Bernie Moreno, support the plan and want to pass a bill after the election.
- President Trump made these comments during a trip to Ireland, while mentioning that Democrats could not make such a promise without harming the economy.
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