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President Donald Trump on Wednesday (September 10, 2026) promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to “pretend” he was on the ballot.
The U.S. President did not say where the money would come from — with the theoretical bill likely topping $1 trillion — citing only that “our country is making so much money.
Doubling down on his bet that he can help Republicans defy opinion polls and retain both houses of Congress on November 3, Trump said: “I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot.”
The convention even featured a video address from Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who has become increasingly at odds with his party’s left wing over issues including Israel. Despite the political headwinds facing Republicans, the mood was festive. Chants of “USA! USA!” — familiar from Trump’s campaign rallies — echoed around the hall as the national anthem opened the programme.
Earlier reporting noted: Trump Promises $5,000 To Every Adult American If Republicans Retain Congress Trump Promises $5,000 To Every Adult American If Republicans Retain Congress Trump Promises $5,000 To Every Adult American If Republicans Retain Congress Earlier reporting noted: The proposal, which could cost at least $1 trillion, is seen financially and politically implausible. The proposal, which could cost at least $1 trillion, is seen financially and politically implausible. Earlier reporting noted: US President Donald Trump has capped opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by making the extraordinary pledge to pay every adult American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress after November.
Food stalls hawked overpriced snacks while merchandise stands did brisk business in T-shirts, mugs, posters and copies of the latest literary offering from the Trump clan, “Under Siege” by the president’s second son, Eric. The billionaire leader coupled his claim with a plea for his supporters to “pretend” he was on the ballot.
