Trump under fire over $5,000 payment tied to midterm victory

United States President Donald Trump is facing criticism after promising every adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, according to Sahara Reporters.

Trump made the pledge, which he described as a “Trump dividend,” on Wednesday at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, linking the payment directly to a Republican victory in both chambers.

Some social media users described the proposal as an attempt to influence voters financially, though legal analysts cited by The Associated Press said it would not automatically constitute vote-buying since payment was not tied to individual votes. Reuters reported the scheme could cost over $1 trillion, with no funding details yet provided.