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Trump promises $5K 'dividend' if GOP wins House and Senate

10 SEP 2026 · 05:50 ET·2:26·10K VIEWS·1.5× USUAL PACE

At the GOP's first-ever midterm convention, President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "dividend" to every adult American if Republicans maintain control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming November elections. He attributed this potential payout to the nation's "tremendous economic success."

WHY IT MATTERS

This pledge, if implemented, would distribute over a trillion dollars to American adults, and its feasibility and potential economic impact are significant questions, especially given Trump did not specify how it would be funded.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The episode also covers Senator John Fetterman's video appearance introducing Dave McCormack, Trump's criticism of Democrats, threats of strikes against Iran, voter concerns about the war and economy, and a Texas trucker's struggles with high gas prices.

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