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

https://mins.news/en/video/52901

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-10 11:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcKZ56IxI_U

> 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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