US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech

President Donald Trump proposed paying every adult citizen in the United States $5,000 if his party maintained control of the House and Senate during the 2022 midterm elections, during a lengthy speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. The proposal, which would cost over $1 trillion, ignited ethical concerns. Trump also urged voters to "pretend that I'm on the ballot," despite his historically low approval ratings.

The president claimed his second term was the most successful in presidential history financially and otherwise, but spent much time warning of potential consequences if Democrats won the House or Senate. The marathon speech included accusations against Democrats, mocking potential candidates, and fearmongering about the consequences of a Democratic win.

The chaotic midterm convention featured 12 hours of programming across two nights, with Trump's approval ratings hovering around 38% causing many Republican candidates to skip the event.