India, Sept. 13 -- President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans keep control of both houses of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump made the promise on September 9 at a Republican midterm convention rally in Dallas, Texas.

Trump said that if Republicans win the November 3 elections, Americans would also "win" and receive $5,000, which he called the "Trump dividend." The proposed payment is aimed at American adults, but Trump has not provided full details about who would qualify. Trump said the money would have to be spent in the United States, according to USA Today.

Trump said the payment would be possible because of what he described as the "tremendous strength and success" of th...