Trump faces backlash over trillion-dollar pledge to send $5,000 checks if GOP wins midterms

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10 Sep 2026 • 7:28 PM MYT
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Trump faces backlash over trillion-dollar pledge to send $5,000 checks if GOP wins midterms

  • President Donald Trump pledged to issue a $5,000 dividend check to every American adult if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
  • Speaking at a midterms convention in Dallas, Texas, Trump stated the funds must be spent domestically but provided no details on how the policy would be funded or enforced.
  • The proposed giveaway would cost an estimated $1.3 trillion, requiring congressional approval and raising concerns about its potential impact on inflation.
  • Legal experts and critics raised questions regarding potential vote-buying implications, though some note election promises are typically protected under the First Amendment.
  • Trump coupled the offer with a stark warning, telling attendees that a Democratic victory would cause Americans to lose their tax cuts, safety, and wealth.

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