Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?

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What happened

The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.

Key facts

  • The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:12:32 UTC.

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