Updated Sep 10, 2026 – 3.15pm, first published at 2.20pmDallas | US President Donald Trump has promised Americans cash handouts totalling $US1.4 trillion ($1.9 trillion) if Republicans retain control of Congress at the November midterm elections, in a blatant grab for votes that underlines the extent of his fears of an electoral drubbing.Trump told a half-full stadium of diehard fans in Dallas on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) that every adult would receive a $US5000 ($7000) cheque if Republicans defy polls and keep Democrats from securing control of the House and Senate.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Trump promises $7000 cheques to Americans in election vote grab
The so-called “Trump dividend” was the only new policy position announced in the near-two-hour rally-style speech aimed at motivating Republicans to vote.
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