Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’: What does he mean and who would get it?

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, each American adult would receive a $5,000 "dividend," which he dubbed the Trump dividend. At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot, stating that if they voted for Republicans, they would "get $5,000."

The president did not specify the source of the funds, stating that the country is making so much money. Trump emphasized that the Trump dividend would share in the benefits of the economy's growth, which he attributed to his policies and the Iran war. Opinion polls show that Trump's approval ratings are low, and Decision Desk HQ projects Democrats to win the House and Senate in November.

Vice President JD Vance defended the Iran war, predicting victory and linking it to lower oil prices. Trump also warned of the threat of communism if Democrats win, suggesting that the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed after him. The Republican strategy is to mobilize loyal Trump voters even though he is not running for office, while avoiding further alienating independents who have grown dissatisfied with his presidency.