Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms
Donald Trump reiterated his pledge to give all U.S. adults a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans maintain control of Congress after the November midterm elections. This proposal, which would cost over a trillion dollars, has been met with widespread incredulity and accusations of voter bribery.
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Open questions and key claims
The convention is billed by the RNC as a “first in American political history”.
Democrats plan to attend the convention to 'counter the falsehoods and extremism' of Republicans.
Fetterman stated in a video address that he would always reject 'extremes and socialism'.
Fetterman called McCormick his 'great friend' and said he would work with him and Donald Trump to 'fight and defend the steel way of life'.
Trump vows to be at the center of the US midterms and rally across the country.
Trump pledged a $5,000 "dividend" to all adult citizens if Republicans maintain control of both chambers.
Vance outlined his vision for the future of America, touting a 'national birthright', stressing the importance of the nuclear family and calling the Democrats a 'party of hatred'.
Trump has previously proposed $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenues.
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