15 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
This money belongs to Americans with no strings attached.////////////-------------Vegas » 15 Sep 2026, 9:24 am » wrote: ↑ There is a word for that, but I just can't recall. What was that word...no, not dividends...what was it...oh yeah! Bribery.
- The Pledge: Trump announced the $5,000 payout during the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9, 2026.
- The Condition: Citizens receive the money only if Republicans win both the House and the Senate.
- The Cost: Analysts estimate the plan will cost more than $1.3 trillion.
- The Funding: Vice President JD Vance suggested paying for the checks using tariff revenue (taxes on imported goods), though current tariff funds are much lower than the total cost