Trump’s plan to buy votes, briefly explained
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is trying to bribe his way out of a midterm disaster. What’s happening? Over the weekend, Trump announced a plan to send $90 […]
Former President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to send $90 payments to over 20 million Americans aged 65 and older from the Medicare Improvement Fund, claiming it would lower costs for seniors. However, the money was reportedly already allocated for other programs before Trump decided to redirect it. This initiative comes as Trump seeks to boost Republican voter turnout ahead of the midterms.
Alongside the $90 payments, he also announced smaller $500 Affordable Care Act refunds for fewer than 1 million voters, as well as a more explicit promise of $5,000 checks to all U.S. citizens if his party wins the midterms. While the $90 payments are relatively modest, the promised $5,000 checks are less popular among voters, and many doubt their chances of materializing.
Besides this direct payment strategy, Trump is also investing taxpayer funds in a campaign of propaganda ads, which he personally oversees.
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