# Beto O’Rourke Says Trump Payouts ‘Stink of Desperation’

https://mins.news/en/item/53927

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-11 03:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-10/beto-o-rourke-calls-trump-s-5-000-offer-stink-of-desperation?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa36ebc51db2900010edee6

> Prominent Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke said Donald Trump’s promise to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress reflects the president’s fear about the November midterm elections.

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