# Why is Trump offering Americans $5,000 if Republicans win?

https://mins.news/en/video/53102

- TRT World, 2026-09-10 13:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZPtyw9rvRw

> US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by promising every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress after the November midterm elections. Tom Packer of University College London weighs in on the proposal.

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