Trump faces backlash over pledge to send $5,000 checks if GOP wins midterms

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDespite endorsing Paxton, Trump took time out of his speech in Dallas Wednesday night to poke fun at the way the Republican dresses as he campaigns for votes in a competitive U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico (AFP via Getty Images)President Donald Trump pledged to issue a $5,000 dividend check to every American adult if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Speaking at a midterms convention in Dallas, Texas, Trump stated the funds must be spent domestically but provided no details on how the policy would be funded or enforced. The proposed giveaway would cost an estimated $1.3 trillion, requiring congressional approval and raising concerns about its potential impact on inflation. Legal experts and critics raised questions regarding potential vote-buying implications, though some note election promises are typically protected under the First Amendment. Trump coupled the offer with a stark warning, telling attendees that a Democratic victory would cause Americans to lose their tax cuts, safety, and wealth. In fullHow will Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ work – and is it legal?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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