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Trump pledges $5,000 payments to adults if GOP keeps Congress

Trump promises $5,000 payments to adult Americans contingent on Republican control of Congress, but Speaker Johnson notes congressional approval is required. The proposal is a campaign pledge with uncertain legislative feasibility, signaling potential fiscal expansion if enacted.

Rzeczpospolitaabout 7 hours agoUSCredibility 29%View source

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Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments Contingent on Republican Midterm Victory

Former President Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to every US adult, contingent on Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections. This proposal, estimated to cost over $1.2 trillion, has received support from House Speaker Johnson, who confirmed its requirement for congressional approval. The initiative signals electoral anxiety within the Republican Party and potential fiscal expansion, though its legislative feasibility and legal standing remain uncertain.

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