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Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

  • Trump vows a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for every American adult if Republicans keep the House and Senate, tying the payout directly to midterm results.
  • The plan would likely exceed $1 trillion, require congressional approval, and raise big concerns about the federal deficit and inflation; proposed funding via tariffs appears insufficient.
  • Reaction is mixed—VP J.D. Vance sought to narrow the idea (excluding the wealthy), and Republicans call it an unusual, high-stakes gambit to reverse typical midterm losses.
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