PoliticsTrump’s populist promises may hurt Republicans in midterms, analyst says

Name: Trump’s populist promises may hurt Republicans in midterms, analyst says
Uploaded: 2026-09-10T11:05:15.000Z
Description: US President Donald Trump has promised every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. University of Essex professor Natasha Lindstaedt called the pledge “completely outrageous,” saying it could cost $1 trillion and is “not even doable.” She said it may be intended to attract attention rather than be delivered, and could hurt Republicans in the midterms.

US President Donald Trump has promised every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. University of Essex professor Natasha Lindstaedt called the pledge “completely outrageous,” saying it could cost $1 trillion and is “not even doable.” She said it may be intended to attract attention rather than be delivered, and could hurt Republicans in the midterms.

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Al Jazeera English 2026-09-10 11:05