US President Donald Trump has asked voters to pretend he is on the ballot in the midterms. ReutersShow caption: US President Donald Trump has asked voters to pretend he is …Party puts US President at centre of convention with JD Vance waiting in wings on Thursday for keynote addressReutersSeptember 10, 2026
Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 dividend for every US adult if Republicans win November's congressional midterm elections.
The proposal would cost more than $1 trillion and would likely require congressional approval, with its legality remaining unclear.
"I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot," Mr Trump said, a line welcomed by both MAGA supporters and Democratic strategists.
Some vulnerable Republicans, including senators from Alaska and Maine, skipped the Dallas convention amid concerns over Mr Trump's low approval ratings.
