Trump pledges $5,000 'dividend' if Republicans win midterms

President Donald Trump has pledged to send a $5,000 'dividend' to every U.S. adult if the Republican Party retains control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections, according to multiple news outlets. The proposal, made during a speech at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention, would cost an estimated $1.2 trillion and would require congressional approval, as noted by Wired. The plan has drawn mixed reactions, with some Republicans and Democrats expressing skepticism or concern over its feasibility and legality, as reported by The Hill and NPR News. Trump did not provide details on how the payments would be administered, according to CBS News US. The pledge has also raised questions about its legality, as highlighted by BBC World. While Trump’s allies have attempted to defend the proposal, fiscal hawks such as Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) have questioned how the government would afford the payments, as reported by The Hill. Experts suggest that the promise may not be practical or legally enforceable, as noted by CBS News US.