Trump Probably Won't Give $5,000 to Every US Adult if Republicans Win the Midterms

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The eyebrow-raising proposal, delivered during the president’s speech at the midterm convention, would cost $1.2 trillion and would need congressional approval.

Key facts

  • The eyebrow-raising proposal, delivered during the president’s speech at the midterm convention, would cost $1.2 trillion and would need congressional approval.
  • Reported by WIRED and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:30:32 UTC.

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