Trump pledges $5,000 dividend
The gist
Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult if Republicans keep Congress in November.
Polls show the promise is falling flat with voters ahead of the midterms.
How it unfolded
- Sep 9, 2026Trump first floated the $5,000 dividend idea.
- Sep 14, 2026A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 63% of Americans disapproved of the offer, including four in 10 Republicans and nine in 10 Democrats.
- Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 21, 2026A Strength in Numbers/Verasight poll was conducted among 1,528 U.S. adults, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6 percentage points.