Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

Reported by The Guardian World · 6 hours ago · Guardian staff

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Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrageDonald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,000 “dividend” if his Republican ⁠party keeps control of Congress after November’s midterm…

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