Trump just promised Americans another check if things go his way. People are adding it to the tab.

President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every US citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms. He made the statement at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas. The dividend would have to be spent in the US and was compared to a company's cash distribution. Online, people noted that similar promises have been made before, with some paying out and others not.

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