Trump offers $5,000 to every U.S. adult ahead of midterms

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced a controversial plan called the "Trump Dividend" at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. The proposal would provide every adult US citizen with a $5,000 financial bonus if the Republicans maintain control of both houses of Congress for the upcoming November elections.

Trump emphasized that only he can make this promise, as his economic successes have paved the way for such a significant dividend. The Republican Party is hoping this promise will motivate voters to support their party ahead of the midterm elections. Trump encouraged supporters to imagine him as a candidate on the ballot, urging them to "pretend I'm on the ballot" so they can benefit from the proposed $5,000 dividend.

The party struggles in polls against the Democrats, and Trump believes this proposal could help them defy the predictions. The estimated cost of the program is around $1.35 trillion, assuming there are approximately 270 million adult citizens in the United States. The legality and implementation of such a massive dividend remain unclear, as the President did not disclose the source of the funds.

Current opinion polls show that Trump's approval ratings are low, with many voters frustrated about high prices and the ongoing war in Iran. Decision Desk HQ predicts that Democrats will win the House 230-205 and the Senate 51-49 in November.