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Trump’s throwing down a wild midterm gamble: a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult American if Republicans keep control of Congress—framed as a reward for economic success. VP Vance quickly tempered it, suggesting tariffs could fund it, though the numbers don’t add up. With Congress needing to approve it and the U.S. drowning in deficits, experts are skeptical. It’s a bold, unprecedented play—especially since Trump’s floated similar ideas before, but this one’s tied directly to election outcomes, sparking debate over legality and feasibility. Republicans, already defending a slim House majority, may be betting big on this high-stakes political move.

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