Trump promises Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win Congress
The US president gave no details on funding for a bill likely topping US$1 trillion, saying 'our country is making so much money'.
President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that every adult American would receive $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of Congress in November, branding it the "Trump dividend." Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, the incumbent challenged his supporters to pretend he was still on the ballot, despite polls indicating low approval ratings.
The financial package, believed to exceed $1 trillion, would supposedly be funded by the "so much money" the nation is reportedly earning. Trump reiterated his intention to aid Republicans in defying projections and securing both chambers of Congress on November 3. Despite the party's current unpopularity, Trump urged the audience to envision a future where they would benefit from his vision.
He also defended the ongoing war in Iran, predicting victory and suggesting the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed after him. The Republican convention also focused on the perceived threat of communism, with Trump warning that a Democratic win would spell doom for the United States.
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