South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 10, 2026 —

Former President Donald Trump announced a pledge to provide a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if the Republican Party gains control of both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. The announcement was made during the Republican Party’s midterm convention held in Dallas.

The plan, as stated by the former president, is contingent upon Republican victories in both legislative chambers during the elections. No further details regarding the funding mechanism or specific timing of such a distribution were provided at the convention. The specific date of the upcoming midterm elections was not mentioned in the announcement.

The former president’s remarks were made in Dallas, Texas, where he addressed attendees at the Republican Party’s convention focused on the upcoming electoral contests. The outcome of these elections will determine which party holds the majority in the House and the Senate.

Should Republicans secure majorities in both the House and Senate, the proposed $5,000 dividend for every American adult would be issued. The specific eligibility criteria beyond being an adult American were not detailed. Information regarding the contractor who would manage such a distribution or the exact sum of funds allocated was not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

This pledge comes as the Republican Party aims to win control of Congress in the forthcoming elections. The specifics of the dividend’s implementation and its potential economic impact remain subjects of further clarification.


Story summarized from the original created by Miranda Jeyaretnam on time.com, see more information here.

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