Trump promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. How would that work?
President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of the U.S. House and Senate after the midterm elections. "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," Trump told the crowd at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. "It will be called the Trump dividend." WATCH: Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans…
Top Republican lawmakers were caught off guard by President Donald Trump's announcement of a $5,000 "dividend" for every adult American. Now, they are struggling to figure out how to respond to the proposal, which they say is impossible to deliver. GOP leaders have previously pushed back on similar claims from Trump in the past year.
Some Republicans fear the idea could be seen as desperate and may distract from their tax cuts package that has been criticized for its impact on the economy. Democrats quickly criticized Trump's move, calling it a tactic to distract from unpopular policies. As Republicans gather for their midterm convention, there is a growing divide over the proposal, with the White House and Trump's campaign touting it while GOP campaign arms are not.
Some Republicans are willing to consider the idea, but fiscal hawks are eager for more information on how it would be paid for.
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