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Trump promises $5,000 dividend to US adults if Republicans win Congress

During an unusual Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, Donald Trump promised a $5,000 'Trump dividend' to every adult American citizen if the Republican Party retains control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November elections.

Trump stipulated that the funds must be spent within the United States. While the specific funding mechanism remains unconfirmed, Vice President JD Vance suggested that tariff revenues could potentially finance the payments. The proposal is estimated to cost between $1 trillion and $1.38 trillion, a figure that significantly exceeds current tariff revenues and could impact the federal deficit.

The announcement has drawn scrutiny from various sectors. Democratic lawmakers have characterized the proposal as a political bribe, while economists warn it could reignite inflation. Legal experts have also raised questions regarding the legality of offering public funds in connection with electoral outcomes.

In addition to the economic proposal, Trump addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran, predicting that the war would end immediately following the November elections and suggesting that oil prices would decrease as a result.

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American Airlines Center · Congress · Dallas · Democratic Party · Donald Trump · Iran · JD Vance · Joe Gruters · Ken Paxton · Republican National Committee · Republican Party

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  • [● 8 SOURCES] President Donald Trump will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday night and closing remarks on Thursday at the GOP midterm convention. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
  • [● 8 SOURCES] The GOP is holding its first-ever midterm national convention in Dallas, Texas. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
  • [● 4 SOURCES] RNC Chairman Joe Gruters stated there will be 109 speakers at the event.
  • [DISPUTED] As many as 60,000 people are expected to attend the convention.
  • [● 7 SOURCES] The super PAC MAGA Inc. sent $10 million to Texas to support Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign. jamaicainquirer.com
  • [● 8 SOURCES] Vice President JD Vance will deliver a keynote address on Thursday night. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · megafon.si
  • [● 6 SOURCES] James Talarico is a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Texas. jamaicainquirer.com
  • [● 17 SOURCES] The convention is being held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. jamaicainquirer.com · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · megafon.si · stvincenttribune.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] A group backed by Donald Trump announced a $10 million advertising spend for the midterm Senate race in Texas. jamaicainquirer.com
  • [● 7 SOURCES] Ken Paxton won the Texas primary election. jamaicainquirer.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Dallas event will feature over 50 presentations or speeches per evening.
  • [● 10 SOURCES] The Super Pac Maga Inc. spent 10 million dollars on television and digital advertisements for the Texas Senate race. jamaicainquirer.com

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