Trump Promises $5,000 Payments If Republicans Win Midterms

In September 2026, US President Donald Trump said he would pay $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections. He described the proposal as a "dividend" and repeated the promise at multiple events, saying voters would receive the money if the party holds the House and Senate. Some reports cited a figure of $6,300.

The proposal was made during the midterm campaign season, when control of Congress is at stake. Trump also said he expected a "surge" in the November polls. No details were given on how the payments would be funded or administered.