President Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 “dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections. The proposal, announced at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, would cost an estimated $1.3 trillion, covering nearly 270 million adults. The pledge comes as Trump defends his administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict in Iran, warning the war will not end until after the midterms and linking economic pain to the conflict. He also reiterated a condition that the money not be spent in countries like Canada, China, or Germany.
The proposal has drawn criticism as an “empty promise” and raised questions about its legality and funding. Trump previously proposed $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenues, which did not materialize. The announcement occurred during a speech where Trump urged voters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot,” despite his low approval ratings and the decision of many Republican candidates to avoid the convention. The convention also featured speakers who attacked Democrats as “radical” and “communists,” and included the presence of Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, who received clemency from Trump after being convicted for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot.
While Trump focused on economic incentives, the broader context includes a war in Iran that has disrupted global oil markets and contributed to rising prices. He claimed the conflict was necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but acknowledged the economic strain it has caused. The Republican convention aimed to buoy the party’s prospects in the midterms, but Trump’s unpopularity has led some candidates to distance themselves from the event.
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