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Trump pledges $5K checks if Republicans do well in the midterms. Can he legally do that?

The Hill·September 12, 2026·1 min read
Trump pledges $5K checks if Republicans do well in the midterms. Can he legally do that?

President Trump pledged $5,000 to every U.S. adult if Republicans keep control of both chambers in the midterms, announcing the 'Trump dividends' at the RNC convention in Dallas. Legal questions have emerged over whether the plan could cross legal lines, with experts debating its feasibility.

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