Trump pledges $5,000 dividend if Republicans win midterms

President Donald Trump promised on September 9, 2026 to pay every U.S. adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in November midterm elections. By September 18, reports indicated Trump was actively promoting the pledge while Republican candidates showed less enthusiasm for the campaign promise.

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Trump centers GOP midterm convention on $5,000 pledge

kite:usaother20d ago kagi ↗

Republicans opened their first two-day midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sept. 9, placing President Trump at the center of the party’s push before the Nov. 3 elections that will decide control of Congress [pbs.org#3][nbcboston.com#1][houstonpublicmedia.org#1][cbsnews.com#1]. Trump was scheduled to address the convention on both nights, with the event designed as a ral

Trump Promises $5,000 Payment to US Adults if GOP Wins Midterms

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

President Donald Trump floated a dividend for American voters if his party wins the upcoming November midterm elections, promising a $5,000 payment to each US citizen adult if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate.

Trump promises $5,000 payments if GOP keeps Congress

kite:usaother19d ago kagi ↗

President Trump told supporters at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday that he would issue a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections [pbs.org#1][thehill.com#1][nypost.com#1][cbsnews.com#1][myjoyonline.com#1][politico.com#1][bbc.co.uk#1][abc.net.au#1].

Trump says he'll give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win midterm elections

rss:france24international19d ago kagi ↗

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections in November, even saying he would give $5,000 to each American adult if the right-wing Republicans maintain control of Congress. Trump is struggling with low opinion ratings as the cost of living soars and his months-long war against Iran drags on.

Trump Announces $5,000 to US Adults if GOP Wins Midterms

rss:bloomberg-marketsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

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Trump Floats $5,000 Payout Promise If GOP Wins Midterms

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

US President Donald Trump offered voters a quid pro quo: elect Republicans and get a $5,000 payout, which he called the "Trump dividend." The proposal, announced during a speech on Wednesday at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, is unlikely to become law. Fellow Republicans have already rejected similar ideas and Congress would need to approve a cash payment program with a price tag well over

Trump's Dividend Promise Would Cost More Than $1 Trillion

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

Speaking in Dallas, Donald Trump promised $5,000 payments to US adults if Republicans win in the midterms, despite possible concerns over the trillion-dollar cost of the initiative. Original filename: Trump 5K For Review.mp4 (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump Promises $5,000 For US Citizens if GOP Win Midterms

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. President Donald Trump has promised to give all adult US citizens a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain cont

What Is the $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Trump Is Proposing?

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

During his keynote speech at the first Republican midterm convention, US President Donald Trump made an extraordinary announcement: He said he would pay every American adult a $5,000 “Trump dividend” if the Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress after the November elections.

Trump makes a familiar promise: $5,000 checks for everyone

rss:axiosus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

President Trump is promising $5,000 checks for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm election. Why it matters: He's made similar suggestions before, many times, none of which ever came to pass. It'd also cost more than $1 trillion to fulfill. Driving the news: At Wednesday night's GOP midterm convention , Trump made the unexpected offer. If Repu

Hoping to salvage midterms, Trump makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000

rss:france24international19d ago kagi ↗

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party's sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval, and would further exacerbate the country’s nearly $1.8 trillion annual

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Fox News’s Baier presses Vance on Trump’s $5K dividend promise

rss:thehillus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

Fox News anchor Bret Baier pressed Vice President Vance over President Trump’s pledge to give Americans $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress come November, saying critics would respond to the roughly $1.3 trillion payout as “bribing voters.” “I can hear the critics’ heads exploding,” Braier told Vance late Wednesday, hours after Trump made the...

Chip Roy on Trump dividends: ‘Dependency is evil & soul-sucking in all its forms’

rss:thehillus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) criticized President Trump’s Wednesday proposal to give every American adult a $5,000 dividend if the GOP wins the midterms, as other Republicans have also voiced skepticism about the pledge. "Some of us think dependency is evil and soul-sucking in all it's forms," Roy wrote Thursday on social platform X, pushing back...

Five things to know about Trump's $5K dividend pledge

rss:thehillus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

President Trump on Wednesday pledged to dole out $5,000 dividends to U.S. adults only if Republicans keep their control of Congress after the fall midterm elections, the latest financial promise he has made across his two presidencies. The president announced the proposed "Trump dividends" while speaking at the Republican National Committee's (RNC) midterm convention in...

Trump proposes $5,000 checks tied to GOP wins

kite:businessother19d ago kagi ↗

President Trump said at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 that he would send a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the Nov. 3 midterm elections [pbs.org#1][cbsnews.com#3][abcnews.com#1][dawn.com#1]. Trump said the payment reflected what he called the country’s “tremendous economic success,” compared

What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge

rss:france24international19d ago kagi ↗

US President Donald Trump will offer $5,000 to all American adults if the Republican party is successful in upcoming November midterm elections. He promises the handouts should the party retain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senates, but Federal law prohibits payment in exchange for votes.

Rep. Jordan Backs Trump's $5,000 Dividend Plan

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

US Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, and a close ally of President Donald Trump, supports Trump's plan to give US adults a payment of $5,000. But Jordan says he would like to see more details. He also says Republicans will keep their majority in Congress after the midterms. He speaks on "Balance of Power" from Dallas. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump defends timing of $5,000 dividend announcement

rss:thehillus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

President Trump defended the timing of his proposal to give every U.S. adult a $5,000 dividend, only if Republicans maintain their majorities in the House and the Senate. "Why not just give the money now? If you have the money, why not give it now?" Fox News' Laura Ingraham asked Trump in an interview that...

Trump’s $5,000 Payout Promise Would Be a Waste

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

Not only does President Trump not have the money to give every American adult $5,000, but there's a much better financial solution that could bring the cost of living down for everyone, Bloomberg Opinion Executive Editor Robert Burgess says. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump sees backlash over $5K dividend pledge

rss:thehillus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sees backlash over $5K dividend pledge President Trump’s promise to distribute $5,000 to every U.S. adult if the GOP wins the midterms is drawing backlash from Republicans and Democrats as the president’s allies are forced...

Burgum Leaves Open Need for Congress in $5,000 Dividend Plan

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said it’s unclear whether congressional approval would be needed to fulfill President Donald Trump’s pledge to provide $5,000 dividend payments to Americans if Republicans sweep the midterm elections.

Trump shares details on $5,000 dividend with CBS News Texas

rss:cbsnewsus_mainstream19d ago kagi ↗

The first-ever Republican midterm convention continued on Thursday in Dallas, where President Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American if Republicans keep control of Congress. He's promoted similar payouts before, but hasn't yet followed through. Ed O'Keefe has more from Dallas.

Trump ties $5,000 checks to Republican midterm wins

kite:usaother18d ago kagi ↗

President Trump pledged at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas to send a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans keep control of both the House and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections [cbsnews.com#2][pbs.org#2][dawn.com#1][wral.com#1]. Trump said the payment would reflect what he called the country’s “tremendous economic success” and that the money would h

Trump and Vance urge GOP turnout for midterms

kite:usa_floridaother18d ago kagi ↗

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance closed Republicans’ two-day midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 10, urging supporters to vote Nov. 3 as the party tries to protect its House and Senate majorities [wpbf.com#2][wsvn.com#1][wral.com#2][abc13.com#1]. Trump led attendees in a pledge to vote, told them to “pretend” he was on the ballot and cast turnout as a personal request to sustain unifi

DeSantis knocks Trump $5K dividend payment pledge: 'More debt and more inflation'

rss:thehillus_mainstream18d ago kagi ↗

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday criticized President Trump’s controversial proposal to pay out $5,000 checks to every U.S. adult if Republicans win the midterms. “What I would say is, if you are getting surplus revenue, you should cut people’s tax and return it to the people,” DeSantis said during a press conference in...

Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale calls Trump's $5,000 checks 'bread and circus bribes'

rss:toi-topinternational18d ago kagi ↗

Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale has slammed Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend, calling the checks for every adult American "bread and circus bribes" in a post on X. The Republican donor said he wants the GOP to win the November midterm elections but opposes the payout, which would cost about $1.2 trillion. Other Republicans, including Representative Ralph Norman, have questioned how the US w

NEC’s Kevin Hassett on 9/11, Inflation, Trump’s $5,000 Payments

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream18d ago kagi ↗

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says inflation is “clearly decelerating” over the last three months as he discusses the US August CPI report. Hassett also talks about respecting Federal Reserve independence on interest-rate decisions and the potential path to President Donald Trump’s suggestion of a $5,000 payment if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in the midterm

Hassett Says Trump $5,000 Checks Can Be Fiscally Responsible

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream18d ago kagi ↗

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett played down concerns that President Donald Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 checks to every adult US citizen would add to worries about historically high government borrowing.

Bret Baier presses Paxton on Trump $5K dividend payment support

rss:thehillus_mainstream18d ago kagi ↗

Fox News host Bret Baier questioned Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton (R) on Thursday over his support for President Trump’s new controversial “Trump dividend” proposal. At the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas this week, the president floated the idea of disbursing $5,000 checks to every adult American if Republicans maintain their...

Trump gives vague answer when quizzed why he won’t send $5,000 ‘dividend’ checks now

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>President Donald Trump offered a vague answer when asked about the timing of the $5,000 “Trump Dividend” checks he said his administration would send to Americans after the midterms. >The Republican, who outlined the plan last night at the GOP’s midterm convention in Texas, spoke with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham about the check plan after his speech. >During the interview, the president was asked wh

Wall Street Journal editorial board denounces 'preposterous' Trump dividend plan

rss:thehillus_mainstream18d ago kagi ↗

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board on Thursday slammed President Trump’s proposal to dole out $5,000 checks to every U.S. adult if the GOP wins control in both houses of Congress this November. The board noted in its opinion that this plan would amount to about $1.2 trillion when applied to the country’s roughly 240...

Cruz on $5K dividend: 'I don't think we should be paying people that are not working'

rss:thehillus_mainstream18d ago kagi ↗

Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), a prominent conservative voice in the Senate GOP conference, says he’s willing to support President Trump’s proposal to give $5,000 dividend payments to U.S. adults provided that they are structured as tax refunds and go to people who work and pay taxes. Asked about Trump’s proposal, Cruz told Fox News’s Jesse...

Trump makes GOP midterms referendum as Vance eyes 2028

kite:usaother17d ago kagi ↗

President Donald Trump used the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention, held Sept. 9-10 in Dallas, to urge voters to treat November’s congressional elections as a referendum on his presidency. He told supporters to “pretend I’m on the ballot,” led a public pledge to vote on Nov. 3, and repeatedly attacked Democrats as Republicans seek to retain narrow majorities in the House and Senate [

Donald Trump has doubled down – again – on his pledge to give a “Trump dividend” of $5,000 to every US citizen if Republicans win November’s midterm elections. # us # usa # news # minimarketonlineltd

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Donald Trump has doubled down – again – on his pledge to give a “Trump dividend” of $5,000 to every US citizen if Republicans win November’s midterm elections. # us # usa # news # minimarketonlineltd # minimarket # America # AmericaNews # AmericaFirst # SaveAmerica # trump # donaldtrumpp # republicansa

Trump makes Republican midterm convention a referendum on himself

kite:usaother17d ago kagi ↗

President Trump used the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas to urge voters to treat November’s elections as a referendum on his presidency, telling them to “pretend that I’m on the ballot.” He spoke on both nights of the two-day gathering, which party organizers presented as a campaign and fundraising event focused on maintaining Republican control of Congress [dawn.com#1][

Live updates: Trump visits Ireland, the debate over 5K dividends heats up

rss:thehillus_mainstream17d ago kagi ↗

President Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to every U.S. adult if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections has raised questions over whether the plan could cross legal lines. Trump announced the dividends on the first night of the Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention in Dallas Wednesday night. Those on...

Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says

rss:axiosus_mainstream16d ago kagi ↗

President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday. Why it matters: Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costing upward of $1.3 trillion. This is breaking news. Check back for updates.

Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

rss:guardian-worldinternational16d ago kagi ↗

Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrage Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,000 “dividend” if his Republican ⁠party keeps control of Congress after November’s midterm elections. The plan has been greeted with expressions of incredulity across the US political spectrum as well

"House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump would need congressional approval to follow through with his plan to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans keep their majorities in Nov

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"House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump would need congressional approval to follow through with his plan to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans keep their majorities in November’s midterms." https:// washingtonsun.com/2026-electio n/speaker-johnson-trump-5-000-check-idea

Lawler deflects on supporting Trump's $5K dividend pledge: 'How do you pay for it?'

rss:thehillus_mainstream16d ago kagi ↗

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday joined multiple Republican lawmakers in questioning the fiscal sense of President Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult. During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Lawler initially avoided the question of whether he supported Trump’s proposed dividend. “I support putting money back in the pockets of hard-working...

Trump promises $5,000 checks, Johnson says Congress must approve

kite:usaother16d ago kagi ↗

President Donald Trump has promised to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the November midterm elections. Trump introduced the “Trump Dividend” at the Republican Party’s convention in Dallas last week and said Sunday in Ireland that the payments would happen “100%.” [abcnews.com#1][thehill.com#1][timeslive.co.za#1] House Speaker Mike Johnso

Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will 'happen 100 percent'

rss:thehillus_mainstream16d ago kagi ↗

President Trump on Sunday said $5,000 dividend checks will "happen 100 percent" if the GOP maintains its majority in Congress after the midterm elections. The president compared the potential payouts to the $1,776 checks that went out to U.S. service members, telling reporters outside Air Force One on Sunday that he's received the same type...

Holtz-Eakin Says No Rate Hike Would Undercut Fed Credibility

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream15d ago kagi ↗

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, says the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates this week and warns that failing to do so would undercut its credibility as inflation remains its central challenge. He also calls President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend checks an “unthinkably large” stimulus that could

Trump's $5,000 checks get chilly Senate GOP reception

rss:axiosus_mainstream15d ago kagi ↗

Data: OMB ; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Senate Republicans are doubtful — and, in some cases, dismissive — of President Trump's proposal to give Americans $5,000 checks if Republicans keep control of Congress. Why it matters: Trump's proposal isn't dead on arrival. But Republicans aren't exactly lining up behind it either. "I am withholding judgment on the bill until I see their list of pay-fo

'Trump is copying us': Shivakumar says US $5,000 plan 'inspired' by Congress

rss:toi-topinternational14d ago kagi ↗

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated Donald Trump is copying Congress's guarantee schemes. He described these welfare programs as a blockbuster success among the people. Trump recently proposed giving every adult American $5,000 if Republicans win. This proposal could cost approximately $1.2 trillion based on current estimates. Details on financing and congressional approval for Trump's p

Your check for $5,000 is not in the mail

rss:thehillus_mainstream14d ago kagi ↗

Former California Democratic Party chair Bill Press criticized Donald Trump's proposal to issue a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to every adult citizen following Republican victories in the House and Senate, noting its massive $1.3 trillion cost and previous unfulfilled promises.

Bessent Says He’s Supportive of $5,000 Checks for Americans

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream14d ago kagi ↗

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s supportive of a plan floated by President Donald Trump to send $5,000 checks to American adults if Republicans retain their majorities in Congress, downplaying concerns about the potential cost.

Trump's Intent on $5,000 Checks Is Very Real, Bessent Says

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream14d ago kagi ↗

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Treasury is looking at President Donald Trump's proposal to give each American adult $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress after the November elections. He says President Trump's intent is very real. Bessent testifies before the House Financial Services Committee. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump's $5K voter payoff scheme just got rocked by a brutal new poll

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economic policy, with the poll showing Democrats edging ahead as party voters trust them more on the economy, 38 percent to 37 percent, a reversal that hasn't occurred in roughly ten years. www.rawstory.com/trump-checks... President Donald Trump's convention pitch to send every American a $5,000 check if Republicans keep Congress has flopped spectacularly with voters, according to a new Reuters/Ip

Trump taking notes from India? US$5,000 cash pitch draws ‘freebie’ comparisons

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Donald Trump’s proposal to give adult Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win November’s midterm elections has drawn an unusual accusation from India: that the US president is borrowing from the country’s welfare-heavy political playbook. Speaking days after Trump floated the US$5,000 proposal on September 9, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar told an event held by India’s main oppositi

Bessent says Treasury is seeking ways to deliver Trump's $5,000 dividend without adding to deficit

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"...though he declined to provide specifics on how the plan would be funded without driving up the nation's debt." But, of course, the real kicker is that the dividend will only be paid if Republicans keep control of the House and the Senate. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers on Tuesday that the US Treasury is examining whether the Trump administration can give Americans a $5,000 div

Soboroff gives Trump’s $5K promise a reality check

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www.ms.now/ms-now/watch... Jacob Soboroff examines President Trump’s promise to give every adult U.S. citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate — and why a check promised after Election Day may not solve today’s...

House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policies

rss:guardian-worldinternational12d ago kagi ↗

María Elvira Salazar says some enforcement has ‘gone too far’ as GOP seeks distance from Trump before midterms A Republican congresswoman has released a campaign ad criticizing Donald Trump ’s approach to immigration enforcement, in the latest sign that a key plank of the president’s 2024 re-election campaign has become a liability for his congressional allies ahead of November’s midterm elections

Trump just SCAMMED THEM…

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At an unprecedented Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump unveiled a stunning proposal: a $5,000 cash payout to every adult citizen—dubbed the "Trump dividend"—if voters keep Republicans in power in both the U.S. House and Senate. youtu.be/BxRZ3XMJs60?... YouTube video by MeidasTouch