World · 10 September 2026

Trump promises $5,000 to adults if Republicans win midterms

Donald Trump pledged that every adult US citizen would receive $5,000 if Republicans win both the House and Senate this autumn. He made the pledge during a keynote address on Wednesday at a Republican convention in Dallas. The legality of such a scheme, with an estimated cost exceeding $1 trillion, remains uncertain.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 September 2026 at 4:36

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