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Trump Pledges $5,000 Dividend if Republicans Win Congress

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 6:37 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult if Republicans keep the House and Senate.
Trump announced the pledge at the midterm convention in Dallas.
Quick calculations estimate the dividend would cost over $1 trillion.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) called Trump a liar and said the dividend will not happen.
MAGA Inc. pledged $10 million to support Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico, who leads in cash.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult if Republicans keep the House and Senate.
Trump announced the pledge at the midterm convention in Dallas.
Quick calculations estimate the dividend would cost over $1 trillion.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) called Trump a liar and said the dividend will not happen.
MAGA Inc. pledged $10 million to support Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico, who leads in cash.