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Trump announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both houses of Congress, after the party risked losing its majority in the November election.
On September 10, 2026, at 9:34 AM, Bloomberg News reported that U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would pay a $5,000 dividend to every adult U.S. citizen if the Republican Party could maintain a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections. This comes amid an attempt to bolster his support base as the party faces the risk of losing control of Congress.
Trump announced the offer during a prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday (September 9), stating that due to the strength and great success of the U.S. economy, he would pay a dividend of $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen.
However, the proposal is conditional on Republicans maintaining control of both houses of the U.S. Congress. Trump has yet to disclose the source of funding for this policy, which requires legislative approval, especially as U.S. public debt reaches $40 trillion, putting pressure on the country's borrowing costs.
Trump also stated that the money would be conditional on “being spent within the United States,” but did not provide details on how this requirement would be enforced. Previously, Trump had proposed paying dividends from customs tax revenue to consumers, but that proposal lacked significant support in Congress. This new measure of direct payments to citizens is likely to face considerable obstacles in becoming law.
The "Trump Dividend" proposal reflects the political pressure Trump is facing ahead of the midterm elections, after polls showed his approval ratings at historically low levels. Meanwhile, Americans from various political groups have expressed concerns about the government's handling of the war with Iran and the state of the economy.
If the Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives or the Senate, or both, it would severely limit Trump's ability to push through legislation in the final two years of his term and could pave the way for Congress to proceed with several new administration investigations.
In addition to the $5,000 cash offer, Trump attempted to woo voters with economic promises, mentioning tax reform, a deal to lower prescription drug prices, and increased energy production. He also planned to propose permanent tax cuts and lower credit card fees to alleviate public concerns about the cost of living.
However, the cost of living remains a significant challenge for the government. Trump acknowledged that efforts to lower gasoline prices may not show results until after the midterm elections. Meanwhile, the war with Iran and the government's tariff policies contribute to inflationary pressures, particularly high gasoline and diesel prices, which impact consumers.
Trump also announced he would be campaigning intensively in the run-up to the election to support Republican candidates in closely contested states, planning approximately 35 trips to support key candidates. He also instructed his political operations committee to allocate some of the campaign funds to support high-stakes candidates.
Meanwhile, Trump attempted to use the convention to attack the Democrats, portraying his opponents as leaning more left and trying to exploit the divisions between moderates and progressives within the Democratic Party as a campaign issue.
A recent poll by RealClearPolitics indicates that approximately 39.6% of Americans approve of Trump's performance, while 57.1% disapprove, increasing pressure on the Republican Party ahead of the election. Historically, the party that holds the White House has often lost seats in midterm elections.
The Democrats, meanwhile, continued to attack Trump's performance and pledged measures to alleviate the cost of living for Americans if they secured a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If power in either chamber changed hands, it would significantly impose restrictions on Trump and the White House during the final two years of his term and could lead to multiple government investigations, including the possibility of another impeachment attempt.
Reference: bloomberg.com
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