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U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to provide a $5,000 dividend to every American adult if Republicans secure control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
Speaking Wednesday during a Republican convention in Dallas, Trump said the payment would depend on the GOP winning both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
“If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them ... I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,” Trump said.
Trump added one condition: recipients would be required to spend the money within the United States. He did not explain how the proposed $5,000 payments would be funded or provide additional details about eligibility and distribution.
The proposal revives Trump's previous calls for direct payments to Americans. Last year, he floated a $2,000 tariff dividend, which he said could be financed using revenue collected from U.S. trade tariffs.
However, discussion surrounding that proposal faded after the Supreme Court struck down nearly all of Trump's tariffs in early 2026.
Questions remain over how the federal government could finance a new nationwide dividend given mounting concerns about the U.S. fiscal outlook. Critics argue that without a dedicated revenue source, such payments could increase government borrowing rather than function as a genuine dividend.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the U.S. federal budget deficit will reach $2.1 trillion in fiscal 2026, highlighting the potential financial challenges facing any large-scale direct payment program.
Trump's announcement also comes as Republicans face a difficult political environment ahead of the midterm elections. Public concerns have increased over the U.S. conflict with Iran and its impact on household expenses.
Gasoline prices climbed sharply in early September amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, adding further pressure to the cost of living. The economic fallout could become a major issue for voters as Republicans seek to retain or expand their influence in Congress.
