He asserted that the Democratic Party is unable to make a similar offer because its leadership lacks the necessary income. Trump has since doubled down on the pledge, linking the payments directly to the tariff income gathered by the government.
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Trump Promises $5,000 to Every Adult for Republican House and Senate Wins
US Politics22 days ago
The current president proposed a cash distribution to all adults provided the GOP takes over both chambers of Congress. Trump will fund the $5,000 payments per person using revenue from tariffs, which he claims are producing hundreds of billions of dollars in profits.
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