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Trump Proposes $5,000 “Dividend” If Republicans Keep Congress

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every adult if Republicans retain Congress.
An NBC poll released Sept. 20 shows Trump’s approval at 41% among registered voters, a second-term low.
The same poll found 55% say Trump’s policies have harmed the economy.
Republicans trail Democrats on handling the economy (38%–39%) and inflation (31%–38%).
Democrats lead voters 5 points for control of Congress, 50% to 45%.

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President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every adult if Republicans retain Congress.
An NBC poll released Sept. 20 shows Trump’s approval at 41% among registered voters, a second-term low.
The same poll found 55% say Trump’s policies have harmed the economy.
Republicans trail Democrats on handling the economy (38%–39%) and inflation (31%–38%).
Democrats lead voters 5 points for control of Congress, 50% to 45%.