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10–16 September

Trump promises $5000 to every adult American if Republicans win elections

US President Donald Trump pledged to pay $5000 to every adult American if the Republican Party retains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate after the midterm elections in November. Trump did not provide details on the payment mechanism or funding sources for this program.

In brief

  • Trump made the promise during a Republican Party convention in Dallas, Texas
  • The elections will take place on November 3, 2026
  • The estimated cost of the program could be $1.35 trillion
  • Trump also mentioned a possible end to the war with Iran after the elections
Covered by 6 of 6 media groups
  • Budget 2 sources
  • Public money 6 sources
  • Media business 27 sources
  • Big capital 7 sources
  • Readers and grants 1 source
  • Undisclosed 9 sources

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Media business
  • Newsroom 36
  • Commentary 2
54%38 items
Undisclosed
  • Newsroom 10
14%10 items
Big capital
  • Newsroom 9
13%9 items
Public money
  • Newsroom 7
10%7 items
Budget
  • Newsroom 4
6%4 items
Readers and grants
  • Newsroom 2
3%2 items

How we count media groups — Methodology

Who the outlets write for
  • community 11
  • region 1
  • country 39
  • world 0
  • not classified 1
Channels
  • Websites 29
  • Telegram 23
  • TV and radio 7
  • Agencies 8
  • Weeklies and analysis 3
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