Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.
During his speech at the Republican party's inaugural convention, US President Donald Trump proposed a plan to provide every adult American with a $5,000 payout if his party secures both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal, which would cost more than a trillion dollars, was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Trump did not provide specifics on how the money would be allocated or funded, only stating that it should be spent within the United States. Vice-President JD Vance linked the plan to the revenue generated by Trump's tariffs. Democrats dismissed the proposal as an "empty promise," while others questioned its legality and feasibility.
The plan may be unprecedented in US political history, as it involves offering a substantial payout to citizens in the lead-up to an election.
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