Trump’s $5,000 dividend pledge sparks bribery debate as midterms loom

Donald Trump vowed a $5,000 'Trump dividend' for every U.S. citizen if Republicans keep control after the midterms, prompting accusations of bribery. Analysts estimate the cost could reach about $1.2 trillion in a year, worsening deficits amid a rising national debt. Democrats dismissed the idea as taxpayer-funded gimmickry, while Republicans debate feasibility and funding sources, with tariff revenue and means-testing among the discussed options. Markets reacted to the proposal, highlighting fiscal and inflation risks.