Trump Proposes $5,000 Dividend for Americans if Republicans Retain Congress

US President Donald Trump addressed voters at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, proposing a $5,000 dividend for every American adult if the Republican Party retains control of both houses of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. "If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them... because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000," Trump stated. He added that the funds must be spent within the United States. The president did not provide details on how the dividend would be financed or monitored. This announcement came as part of a broader speech where Trump discussed various topics, including immigration policies, tariffs, and his administration's achievements. He also encouraged voters to view him as a candidate in the upcoming elections. Other speakers at the event criticized Democrats, labeling them as "evil" and "socialists." Notably, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator Dave McCormick were among those who spoke, with McCormick receiving an introduction from Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The event also saw the presence of conservative activists, including Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers group, who was previously sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot.