Meet the Press NOW — September 10
President Trump, speaking at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, promised 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 upcoming midterm elections. This "Trump Dividend" would amount to over $1.3 trillion, with the White House not specifying its funding source. This promise is consistent with previous, largely unfulfilled cash payment pledges from the President.
President Trump's dividend proposal is a significant attempt to rally his base and influence midterm elections, potentially introducing a massive and unfunded financial commitment that could reshape economic policy and national debt discussions if implemented.
The episode also covers Republican strategists' confidence in retaining control of Congress, polling data on Hispanic voters in Texas showing shifts away from Trump and toward Democrats, and a discussion with former White House Chiefs of Staff Andy Card and Leon Panetta about the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
DONALD TRUMP MIDTERM ELECTIONS REPUBLICAN PARTY ECONOMIC POLICY CAMPAIGN PROMISES
