Trump Dangles $5,000 Checks in $1.2 Trillion Midterm Stimulus Gamble

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What happened

President Donald Trump has attached a startling $5,000 payout to the 2026 midterms.

If Republicans keep the House and Senate on Nov.

3, Trump says every adult U.S. citizen should receive the money, a promise carrying a price tag of roughly $1.2 trillion.

Key facts

  • President Donald Trump has attached a startling $5,000 payout to the 2026 midterms.
  • 3, Trump says every adult U.S. citizen should receive the money, a promise carrying a price tag of roughly $1.2 trillion.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:38:51 UTC.

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