Trump Proposes $5,000 Payment if Republicans Win Midterms

Why it matters locally: Should this proposal come to fruition, all adult Vermonters would be eligible for the $5,000 payment, which could have a notable impact on individual finances across the state.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a proposal for a $5,000 payment to every adult American citizen. This payment, which he described as a 'dividend,' would occur if the Republican Party secures control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump made the statement during a public address. The proposal links direct financial distribution to the outcome of the November elections, specifically requiring Republican majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.