Donald Trump addresses the RNC midterm convention, September 9, 2026

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   On September 9, 2026, Trump proposed a $5,000 payment to each adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain majorities in both the House and Senate in November. He called the proposed payment a dividend.

   Passage proposing a dividend to every adult citizen, conditional on Republican control of the House and Senate

   Trump proposes conditional payments to adult U.S. citizens · Conditional campaign proposal