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Trump Pledges $5,000 Dividends If Republicans Win Congress

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans win Congress.
Trump said the program would cost about $1 trillion, citing tariff revenues and a $21 trillion investment.
WatcherGuru estimated the price at $1.2 trillion, noting it exceeds the $1.9 trillion 2021 American Rescue Plan.
A Verasight poll (Sept 16-21) found 33% of respondents were less likely to vote Republican after the pledge.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans win Congress.
Trump said the program would cost about $1 trillion, citing tariff revenues and a $21 trillion investment.
WatcherGuru estimated the price at $1.2 trillion, noting it exceeds the $1.9 trillion 2021 American Rescue Plan.
A Verasight poll (Sept 16-21) found 33% of respondents were less likely to vote Republican after the pledge.