Donald Trump pledges $5,000 payments to citizens if Republicans win midterms

President Donald Trump has released a new video advertisement reiterating his pledge to provide $5,000 to every adult citizen in the United States if Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate following the November midterms.

Trump claimed in the video that Democratic policies would lead to an economic depression and higher taxes, whereas a Republican victory would ensure economic success and direct payments to citizens. The proposal has faced significant criticism from both sides of the aisle. Some Republican lawmakers, such as Representative Chip Roy, expressed concerns regarding government dependency, while Democratic leaders, including Senator Chris Coons, warned that the plan could explode the national deficit and trigger high inflation.

Estimates suggest that providing $5,000 to approximately 270 million adult citizens would cost roughly $1.35 trillion. Critics have also raised questions regarding the legality of the proposal, with some accusing the president of attempting to bribe voters.