Palantir cofounder and GOP donor says Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend is a 'bribe'

Business Insider | 10-09-2026 10:02pm |

Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale criticized President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 checks to adult US citizens if Republicans retain control of Congress. Lonsdale, a GOP donor who endorsed Trump in 2024, called the idea a "bribe" and compared it to "bread and circuses" in a post on X. He expressed support for winning the midterms but opposed the cash proposal.

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