Trump promises $5,000 cash payout to every US adult if Republicans win Congress
Donald Trump has pledged $5,000 for every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress, saying the US can afford the payments.
President Donald Trump has announced a plan to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans maintain control of Congress, asserting that the United States has the financial capacity to fulfill this pledge. During a visit to Ireland, Trump stated that the administration could easily afford to pay this amount if Republicans win the midterms, emphasizing that the US government is benefiting from substantial revenues.
However, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, said that any payments would need congressional approval. Democratic politicians dismissed the proposal, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling it "not a serious proposal." Republican Representative Mike Lawler acknowledged support for returning funds to hardworking Americans but highlighted funding concerns, pointing out the country's $4 trillion debt.
Consumer watchdog Lisa Gilbert criticized the move as an attempt to buy votes, arguing that Trump knows he cannot deliver on the promise. During his speech at the Republican conference, Trump vowed that if Republicans win both houses, he would issue the $5,000 payment, which would amount to $1.3 trillion. Vice President JD Vance noted that tariffs have generated significant revenue, implying that the wealth being created could provide a share for Trump's supporters.
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