Trump promises $5,000 to voters if Republicans retain Congress in midterms

Republicans convened in Dallas for a two-day convention, using the event to launch an aggressive push ahead of the midterm elections. Donald Trump told the crowd that he would arrange a $5,000 payment to each adult voter if Republicans keep control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Currently, Republicans hold a narrow lead in the House and a modest edge in the Senate, but Democrats are favored to flip several contested seats.

Trump warned that losing either chamber would allow Democrats to obstruct his agenda through 2029, while also positioning the midterms as a test of his political future. The pledge comes amid internal Republican unease over the ongoing Iran war and mixed public satisfaction with the economy, despite low unemployment and strong market performance. Trump also highlighted that more than 30 fellow Republicans will campaign in their districts, and he linked the stakes to potential future candidates such as JD Vance and Jon Ossoff.