- President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for opposing his plan to issue $5,000 dividend payments to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Democrats have labeled the proposed payments as a bribe to influence voters ahead of the November elections.
- Experts estimate the proposed $5,000 payouts would cost more than $1.2 trillion, adding to an already high fiscal deficit.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson described the plan as a creative idea but emphasized that congressional action would be required to execute it.
- Trump claimed he does not need congressional approval to issue the checks, citing previous executive payments made to active-duty service members.
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