Trump promises $5,000 dividend for every American adult if GOP wins midterm elections

Published September 9, 2026 10:36pm ET



President Donald Trump promised to deliver a “Trump dividend” of $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans can hold on to both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

The president’s vow came during his keynote address closing out the first night of the Republican midterm convention.

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