Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 10, 2026

Trump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’

"If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," Trump said during the unprecedented Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

Trump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’

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"If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," Trump said during the unprecedented Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

Critics react to bid for Republican votes with incredulity and point to potential $1.2tn cost atop existing national debt Donald Trump's promise of a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every US citizen if...

"It will be called the Trump dividend." Continue reading...

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"If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," Trump said during the unprecedented Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Critics react to bid for Republican votes with incredulity and point to potential $1.2tn cost atop existing national debt Donald Trump's promise of a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every US citizen if Republicans retain control of the US Congress in November's midterm elections has sparked incredulity and accusations of bribery. "It will be called the Trump dividend." Continue reading...

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Critics react to bid for Republican votes with incredulity and point to potential $1.2tn cost atop existing national debt Donald Trump's promise of a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every US citizen if Republicans retain control of the US Congress in November's midterm elections has sparked incredulity and accusations of bribery. "It will be called the Trump dividend." Continue reading...

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