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Republican midterm convention and Trump Dividend proposal

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The Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, centered on voter mobilization and the ‘Trump Dividend’ proposal. Held September 9-10, the event—nicknamed ~~‘Trumpapalooza’—featured keynote~~ ‘Trumpapalooza’—drew over 100 million views across social media and cable news. Keynote addresses ~~from~~ were delivered by Donald Trump and Vice President JD ~~Vance.~~ Vance, with additional remarks from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. Trump ~~urged voters to secure Republican majorities in both~~ positioned the ~~House and Senate,~~ upcoming midterm elections as a critical crossroads, promising to pay $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if the party maintains ~~control. The payments must be spent within~~ control of both the ~~United States, with an estimated cost between $1.2 trillion~~ House and ~~$1.38 trillion.~~ Senate. Internal party tensions ~~were evident during the convention. Many Republican lawmakers~~ and ~~candidates, including Senator Susan Collins, opted to skip the event, citing concerns over its organization or a desire to focus on local constituencies. Additionally, the convention faced~~ logistical scrutiny ~~regarding~~ persisted, including high ticket prices ~~for lawmakers~~ and a fraudulent ~~website that redirected users~~ website. While the convention aimed to rally support, Republicans face significant hurdles, including an approval rating 18 points underwater, 3% inflation, and the ~~Department of Justice’s Epstein files. Polling indicated~~ need to defend 26 House and six Senate seats. Analysts noted the party must overcome a ~~growing enthusiasm gap, with Democrats showing higher levels~~ 6.4% Democratic lead in congressional polling and the challenge of ~~motivation to vote than Republicans.~~ mobilizing apathetic voters. Public and political skepticism regarding the ‘Trump Dividend’ remains high. Critics and legal analysts have raised concerns that the plan could be viewed as an illegal attempt to bribe voters under 18 U.S.C. § 597. While ~~Trump suggested~~ supporters suggest funding ~~could come from tariffs, visa fees,~~ via tariffs or ~~foreign investment,~~ government efficiency savings, economists estimate the cost between $1.2 trillion and $1.38 trillion, which could significantly expand the national deficit. House Speaker Mike Johnson ~~noted~~ has reiterated that the proposal ~~would require~~ requires congressional ~~approval. Critics, including Democratic leaders~~ approval, and ~~some~~ Republican ~~lawmakers,~~ legislators have characterized the plan as a potential ‘political bribe’ that could trigger high inflation and expand the national deficit. Ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, the administration has already distributed approximately $2.35 billion in direct payments, including $90 to certain Medicare beneficiaries and $500 to healthcare.gov users yet to ~~offset rising costs.~~ take formal action.

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