Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' to U.S. citizens if Republicans win midterms
Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingPresident Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every adult American $5,000…
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Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingPresident Donald Trump capped the first day of his Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention by proposing to pay every US adult a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if his party wins November's congressional elections.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingSpeaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Donald Trump has promised to pay every American adult $5,000 if the Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections, in an extraordinary attempt to sway voters ahead of the November 3 polls.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingThe US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingFor the past 11 months, the CBO reported yesterday, the U.S. Treasury has spent $1.05 trillion servicing national debt—approximately $95 billion every month.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fortune