Trump promises cash payments to voters before midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 00:32 · Archive

President Donald Trump is promising cash payments to voters as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress in the midterm elections.

President Donald Trump is promising a series of cash payments to voters ahead of the midterm elections as Republicans seek to maintain control of the House and Senate. At the RNC midterm convention in September, Trump pledged to send $5,000 to every American adult if the GOP retains control of Congress. 'Because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,' Trump said on September 9.

Since the convention, Trump has continued to make additional promises. He said he would send $8 billion in direct payments to U.S. farmers who he said have been hit by tariffs and record diesel prices. Trump also announced a new programme that would provide as much as $30,000 to any American who reports a tip about government fraud.

In Greenville, North Carolina, Trump made a promise to Marine Corps veterans who have claims against the United States over contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. 'If we win the House and the Senate, I am directing the Department of Justice to settle all remaining legitimate claims as soon as possible,' Trump said. Democrats have accused the president of trying to buy votes with the many promises made in the final weeks of the campaign.

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• Trump promises cash payments ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump is promising a series of cash payments to voters as Republicans seek to maintain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.WECT · 22 Oct, 23:48
• Trump promises cash payments ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump is promising a series of cash payments to voters as Republicans seek to maintain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.WBTV · 22 Oct, 23:48

In this story: Donald Trump · Republican Party · Democratic Party · Department of Justice · Camp Lejeune · Greenville

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