Trump promises $5,000 checks to voters ahead of midterm elections

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 4 Oct, 20:18 · Archive

Donald Trump has promised $5,000 cheques to voters if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterm elections next month. Trump is promoting this pledge alongside two federal payment programmes already in operation.

The announcement comes as the midterm elections approach and Republicans face concerns about losing control of Congress. House Republicans are reportedly in what has been described as 'triage mode' as midterm concerns escalate.

How it is being reported

• Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loomCNBC · 4 Oct, 20:06
• House GOP reportedly in ‘triage mode’ as midterm bloodbath fears spiralIndependent World · 3 Oct, 22:58
• Trump announces a new ‘slush fund’ to send checks to 20 million AmericansIndependent World · 3 Oct, 13:57

In this story: Donald Trump · Republicans · Congress · United States

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