President Trump brought his usual flair to the Republican midterm convention in Dallas this week, reciting a personalized version of the Pledge of Allegiance that pledged loyalty to the“greatest president in the history of the United States.”The crowd laughed and cheered, and Trump kept the energy going by urging supporters to vote early or on November 3, joking about cheating, and warning that not voting would send them to hell.
The biggest promise of the night? A $5,000“Trump dividend”for every adult citizen if Republicans win both the House and Senate. There’s a catch, though: Congress would need to approve it, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis already criticized the idea as inflationary borrowing. VP JD Vance and Senator Tim Scott also took the stage during the two-day event, rounding out a lineup that showed both GOP unity and a little internal tension.
So is this a real economic plan or just election-season energy? The answer probably depends on who you ask. Either way, it’s the moment everyone’s talking about this week.
Would you actually spend a $5,000 dividend check, or would you save it? Sound off in the comments.
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