Trump proposes distributing $5,000 if Republicans win November elections
Reuters2 min read
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US President Donald Trump concluded the first day of a first-of-its-kind conference held by the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections by proposing the payment of "Trump Dividends" of $5,000 to every American adult if the party wins the congressional elections scheduled for November.
Trump unveiled this extraordinary proposal during a prime-time speech that lasted nearly two hours, appearing strongly at the heart of the election campaign at a time when his low approval ratings could negatively affect Republican chances.
Given that the Constitution prevents Trump from running for a third term, Vance's speech may serve as an early test for the 2028 presidential election and could provide clues as to how he would lead a party that Trump has reshaped.
It is not yet clear how the $5,000 payment proposal would be implemented or whether it is legal. This proposal would likely cost the United States more than a trillion dollars, with nearly 270 million adults in the country, and would require congressional approval.
The conference's focus on Trump is a risky move that bets on his ability to mobilize the voters who brought him to the presidency two years ago, amid polls showing his popularity has reached an all-time low.
