World
Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical
Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.
Al Jazeera•
Dallas, Texas – United States President Donald Trump, a former reality television personality, is no stranger to game-show-style pledges.
But on Wednesday, his remarks at the Republican National Convention in Dallas raised eyebrows as he appeared to hinge a cash prize on the outcome of the November midterm elections.
His speech set the stakes: If Republicans maintain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Trump said he would give all US adults a “$5,000 dividend”.
“It’s kind of like a bribe,” he said with a chortle. “I mean, if he can pull it off, I think it’s great.”