- Trump pitched a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every U.S. citizen if Republicans keep Congress — a proposal critics call a costly "bribe" (estimated ~ $1.3T) and that the campaign later said would exclude the wealthy.
- When a reporter asked why voters would need an incentive if his economy is strong, Trump blamed Biden, calling the payment a "reward" for enduring Biden's policies.
- The exchange turned tense on the tarmac — Trump snapped at, glared at and berated the reporter and her network; critics noted prior promised checks (tariff rebates, "DOGE dividends") never materialized.
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