Trump Promises $5,000 'Dividend' to U.S. Adults if Republicans Keep Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump said on September 11 that if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November midterm elections, he will give every U.S. adult $5,000, according to Jiemian News. Trump said the payment would be called a “Trump dividend,” likening it to a listed company’s shareholder payout, and said it would have to be spent inside the United States. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the money would come from tariff revenue. The report said the U.S. has about 270 million adults, meaning the pledge would cost roughly $1.35 trillion if carried out. Citing the Financial Times, China News Service said bond markets are increasingly worried about high U.S. government spending, while Americans are also frustrated by the Trump administration’s failure to curb inflation and the negative impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict. The analysis added that even if Republicans keep a congressional majority, winning approval for such a large payment would likely face major obstacles, as many Republicans are cautious about the plan.