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  "id": 6563426,
  "title": "Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-says-every-adult-american-would-get-5-000-if-republicans-win-6563426",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T08:01:27.000Z",
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  "account": "Former US President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payout to every adult American if his Republican Party secures control over both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, a plan that would require a $1.3 trillion expenditure. Speaking at the party's first convention during an ongoing presidential term, Trump did not provide details regarding the funding source or how the funds would be allocated, only stating they must be spent within the United States. Democrats dismissed the proposal as an \"empty promise,\" while others questioned its legality. The cost of the plan is estimated to be nearly $1.3 trillion, given that there are around 270 million American adults. The proposal's feasibility has been questioned, especially considering global oil price fluctuations due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. In response to rising oil prices, Trump has urged his supporters to maintain the conflict until after the midterms, stating that oil prices would not decrease until following the elections. Trump's speech at the convention emphasized the short-term economic hardship needed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, with applause erupting from the audience. The Republican hopeful reiterated his promise at the event, asserting that American citizens should prioritize spending the funds domestically. Although Trump has previously proposed such payouts, this plan represents an unprecedented scale. The legality of the proposal has been questioned, as federal laws typically disallow payments intended to influence voting. However, some legal experts suggest that Trump's promise might be interpreted as a tax cut, which is permissible under US law. Furthermore, the potential promise could be protected under the First Amendment's free-speech protection.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump says he would offer every adult American a $5,000 (£3,700) payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections – a plan that would cost more than a trillion dollars. The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party’s first-ever convention in the middle of a [...] The post Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if…",
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        "title": "Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms",
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      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "US citizens will receive over Ksh600K if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/us-citizens-will-receive-over-ksh600k-if-republicans-win-midterms",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump pledges $5,000 bonus for every US voter if Republicans win Congress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-pledges-5-000-bonus-for-every-us-voter-if-republicans-win",
        "published": "2026-09-10T08:12:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "El Pais English",
        "title": "Trump promises $5,000 to ‘every adult citizen’ if Republicans win the midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-promises-5-000-to-every-adult-citizen-if-republicans-win-the",
        "published": "2026-09-10T09:28:59.000Z"
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