Current Date 25 Sep, 2026

Trump’s $5,000 Promise Is Making Its Way Into the Midterm Race

President Donald Trump is promoting his proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” ahead of the US midterms, but many Republican candidates have yet to embrace the idea. The payments would reportedly rely on tariff revenue and government savings and could require congressional approval. While the Republican National Committee supports Trump’s broader economic agenda, several candidates have focused their campaigns on other issues.