Trump touts $5,000 payout if Republicans win as Vance waits in wings
Summary
Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every US adult if Republicans win November’s congressional elections, using a primetime convention speech to put himself at the center of the midterm campaign. Vice President JD Vance is set to speak Thursday as Republicans try to rally support despite Trump’s weak approval ratings and Democratic momentum.
Key Points
- Trump proposed paying every US adult a $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win the November congressional elections.
- He made the pitch during a nearly two-hour primetime speech at the Republicans’ first-ever midterm convention in Dallas.
- Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote address Thursday and could signal his role in the party’s future.
- Republicans are trying to rally voters while Democrats are energized and Trump’s approval ratings remain low.
