With approximately 270 million US adults, the idea would cost around $1.35 trillion

The US president's US$1.35 trillion pledge raises a number of questions, and he has not specified where the money would come from.

Donald Trump promises to award $US5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress after the midterm elections.

With approximately 270 million US adults, the idea would cost around US$1.35 trillion.

Donald Trump proposes a $5,000 dividend for every US adult if Republicans retain Congress, with the money required to be spent in the US.