Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress
Summary
Donald Trump promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress, calling it the “Trump dividend.” He also urged supporters to pretend he was on the ballot as he defended his Iran war and campaigned at a Republican convention in Dallas.
Key Points
- Trump promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress, calling it the “Trump dividend.”
- He urged supporters to pretend he was on the ballot and said the election would determine the country’s future.
- Trump defended the Iran war, linked it to lower oil prices, and suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz after him.
- Republicans gathered in Dallas for a midterm-focused convention aimed at boosting Trump and party candidates.
