Trump’s promise of $5,000 ‘dividend’ for US citizens after midterms met with incredulity
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President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 "dividend" payment to every U.S. citizen, conditional upon Republicans maintaining control of Congress in the November 2026 midterm elections.
The proposal has drawn sharp criticism and incredulity from opponents, who condemned the pledge using terms such as the "language of bribery" in a bid for Republican votes. Critics have also highlighted the substantial financial impact of the plan, noting that it carries a potential $1.2 trillion cost that would be added to the existing national debt.
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The Guardian World (GB)Focuses on fiscal feasibility and cost relative to national debt.
MassLive (Boston, US) (US)Emphasizes fierce political backlash and accusations of bribery.
Cleveland.com (Cleveland, US) (US)Emphasizes fierce political backlash and accusations of bribery.
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