Palantir cofounder and GOP donor says Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend is a 'bribe'
Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale said he's "strongly against bread and circus bribes."
Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale criticized President Donald Trump's proposal to give $5,000 to every adult American as a "bribe." Trump proposed the dividend if the Republican Party retains control of Congress in the upcoming midterms. Lonsdale, who previously endorsed Trump, said he strongly opposes such "bread and circuses" bribes. He questioned why the administration would stop at $5,000 and suggested giving everyone $5 million if the government could simply print money.
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