US President Donald Trump has pledged to provide every adult American with a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win control of both the House of Representatives and Senate in November’s midterm elections.
With nearly 270 million adults in the United States, the proposal could cost the government roughly $1.3 trillion if implemented in full.
Trump has not yet provided details on how the payments would be financed or distributed. He said recipients would be expected to spend the money within the United States.
The proposal has already drawn criticism from Democrats, while some legal experts have raised questions about whether such a payment promise could create concerns under election laws.
Trump has previously backed a $2,000 payment proposal linked to revenue generated through tariffs, but the latest plan would involve a significantly larger payment to eligible adults.
The pledge comes ahead of the November midterm elections and could become part of the wider political debate over taxes, tariffs, government spending and economic policy.
Further details would be needed to determine how the proposed dividend could be funded and whether it could be implemented under existing US laws.
