Trump Pledges $5,000 Dividend If Republicans Win Congress

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to provide every adult American with a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if Republicans secure control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the upcoming November midterm elections. The announcement was made during the Republican Party's first midterm convention, held in Dallas. Trump stated that the payments would be contingent on a Republican victory, framing it as a reward for the nation's "tremendous strength and success economically." He urged supporters to "pretend that I'm on the ballot" as he seeks to energize the party base ahead of the elections. The proposal, which has been met with skepticism regarding its feasibility and funding, could cost upwards of $1 trillion. Details on how the dividend would be funded or administered remain scarce. Trump cited only that "our country is making so much money." The plan would require congressional approval, and its legality and implementation are unclear.